Signs And Symptoms Of Eating Disorders
by Rader Programs for Eating Disorder Treatment Center Staff
updated March 1, 2010
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. www.RaderPrograms.com
