I mean, the definition of a disorder of any kind is that it interferes with your life and causes distress... so.

Study: People with Disorders have Harder Lives.

I know what you mean, but common sense isn’t based on fact but more of an “instinct”, per say. In science, we make hypothesis about phenomena like this one in order to see what happens. So when someone talks shit about women with eating disorders end up with less money, it can be backed up.