What are some of the warning signs associated with eating disorders?
There are several distinct and obvious signs that can be seen within individuals that are suffering from an eating disorder. They do, however, vary from person to person and from one type of an eating disorder to the next. Remember, an individual does not necessarily have to display all of the following signs and symptoms to have an eating disorder. Because they are life threatening, it is important to recognize the most common warning signs associated with Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder. Anorexia: A distorted body image, an intense fear of gaining weight, counting every calorie, amenorrhea: cessation of a period for three consecutive menstrual cycles, paleness, dizziness or fainting spells, intense and dramatic mood swings, complaints of coldness, excessive hair loss, exhaustion and fatigue, never eating in front of others, wearing loose and baggy clothing, dark circles around the eyes, growth of fine facial hair and fur-like hair (lanugo) on the body, abuse of diet pill
