What is the link between OCD and eating disorders?

OCD and eating disorders (such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia) can share features like rigid thinking, ritualistic behaviours, and perfectionism. In some cases, eating disorder behaviours may be driven by OCD-like obsessions (e.g., contamination fears about food). Treatment often requires addressing both conditions simultaneously to prevent relapse.

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