Symptoms of Anorexia.
People who suffer from anorexia are very good at hiding their symptoms. Therefore it is important to look out for when trying to be certain if someone is anorexic or not. If presented with proof the anorexia may dismiss it out of hand rather than admit to anything. In many case anorexics may not see the physical changes in their bodies which others may see. With this being the case intervention must take place to address the disorder in the early stages before there’s a lot of damage done to the body.
Symptoms of anorexia to watch for:
If the person is thin already and constantly obsessed with dieting only eating certain very low calorie foods. “
Foods which contains the like fats and carbohydrates are rejected.
The anorexic individual will be preoccupied counting calories, and reading labels on all foods before deciding to eat it.
This person lies about eating or only pretends to eat.
In many cases the anorexic person obsesses with food. They will not eat but is thinking constantly about food.
In other case the anorexic person may cook elaborate meals for other‘s while not actually eating any of it.
The anorexic may have odd or strange secret eating habit.
The individual may disappear into the bathroom immediately following a meal, using running water to hide the sounds of vomiting, and re-emerges smelling of mouthwash.
Some anorexics use very strict physical exercises which can also contribute to the damage of the body with rapid weight loss were the skeletal frame can be seen through the skin.
Anorexics often wear baggy clothing to hide this fact from others that they have such a disorder.
For women menstrual periods will cease.
The anoxic may feel cold all the time and constipation and abdominal pains become more prevalent.
Headaches, dizziness, and even fainting are common.
These are just the first effects of anorexia. As the disorder progresses, vital organs in the body begin to feel the damage that is being done.
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