EATING DISORDER IN A WOMAN AS A MANIFESTATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL PLAY IN A COUPLE

The article examines eating disorders in women as a manifestation of psychological games in relationships. According to Eric Berne's theory, a psychological game is a recurring pattern of behavior with hidden meanings that causes emotional discomfort. The author analyzes typical scenarios of such games in couples where a woman has an eating disorder, highlighting the roles of Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor.