What personality traits do people who suffer from anorexia have in common?

Anorexics share certain personality traits that predispose them to the disorder. These traits include perfectionism, obsessive-compulsive tendendencies, and a strong need for control. Anorexics tend to be high achievers who set unrealistic standards for themselves. Their perfectionism prevents them from feeling good about themselves unless they meet these high expectations. Anorexics also tend to be compulsive. They may feel a strong need to conform to a particular set of rules or they may become obsessed with certain thoughts or behaviors. In addition, anorexics may have a strong need to control their environment and the events in life. This need for control may manifest itself in an intense desire to control the amount of food they consume.