Eating Disorder Awareness

Eating Disorder Awareness

If someone is showing signs of an eating disorder, early intervention can significantly decrease the likelihood that a more serious, life threatening eating disorder will develop. Early intervention can prevent years of struggle and can lead to greater chances for full recovery. [1]

Here are some of the signs that a person may be struggling with an eating disorder:

Chronic dieting despite being underweight
Constant weight fluctuations
Obsession with calories and fat contents of food
Engaging in ritualistic eating patterns, such as cutting food into tiny pieces, eating alone, and/or hiding food
Continued fixation with food, recipes, or cooking; the individual may cook intricate meals for others but refrain from eating
Depression or lethargy
Avoiding social functions, family and friends. May become isolated and withdrawn
Switching between periods of overeating and fasting[2]

The National Eating Disorders Association offers a free and confidential online screening for eating disorders. The screening only takes a few minutes. At the end, you will be given information and next steps.

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