So if someone is suffering from eating disorders or trauma, they might feel frightened, they may feel like their life is out of their control and they are beyond help. But recovery for both trauma and eating disorder is possible. It is important to reach out for support and stay on track with their treatment plan. Now, is Trauma the cause of Eating disorders? Any form of abuse trauma can contribute to the development of an eating disorder, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual assault, or bullying