Common Signs of an Eating Disorder Such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Body Image Disorder

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Common Signs of an Eating Disorder

Are you concerned that you or someone you love has an eating disorder?

Common Signs of an Eating Disorder
	Persistent Dieting	Consistent dieting for lengthy periods of time even after target weight is achieved
	Dissatisfaction with Appearance	Excessive emphasis on body size for self-acceptance
	Binge Eating	Excessive eating which appears beyond the individual’s control
	Depressed Mood	Mood strongly influenced by perceptions of body, size and eating habits
	Purging	Self-induced vomiting or excessive use of laxatives, diuretics or diet pills
	Obsessive Exercise	Lengthy, daily exercise which is compulsive and without enjoyment
	Peculiar & Unhealthy Eating Patterns	Skipping meals, following fad diets, odd food preferences
	Visible Weight Loss	Sufficient weight loss to be noticeable to the casual observer, especially if achieved rapidly
	Weight Fluctuations	Fluctuations in weight due either to severe dieting or that are unexplained

If you suspect that you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, contact one of our eating disorder specialists for help.