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Signs & Symptoms of Eating
Disorders
Individuals suffering from eating disorders may be unaware that they have a disorder
or may have difficulty asking for help. Below are some "danger signs" to help determine
if you or a loved one could be at risk for having an eating disorder. If three or
more of the following symptoms apply to you or a loved one please contact us. You
or your loved one may be at risk of having an eating disorder.
 Thoughts about “feeling fat”
Fear of gaining weight
Feelings of loss of control when eating
Weight determines self-esteem
Body image obsession
Guilt or shame after eating
Repeated attempts at dieting
Eating large amounts of food in a short
period of time
Self-consciousness or embarrassment
about eating
Sneaking food
Lying about eating habits
Restrictive eating
Self-induced vomiting
Laxative abuse
Diuretic abuse
Use of diet pills
Use of Ipecac
Compulsive exercise
Eating to relieve stress or depression
Perfectionism
Eating when not hungry
Eating sensibly in front of others and
then making up for it when alone
Depression
Low body weight
Embarrassment about body weight
Low self-esteem
Difficulty identifying or expressing
feelings
Strict dieting
Fasting
Menstrual irregularities
Gastrointestinal complaints
If you take the first step to help
yourself or someone you love,
we’ll be there to do the rest.
For more information or to arrange for a free confidential consultation, call
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