Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders

The three disorders we are talking about have a variety of signs and symptoms. According to the website mirror http://www.mirror-mirror.org some typical signs and symptoms are:

Signs and Symptoms of Anorexia
• Noticeable weight loss
• Excessive exercise
• Always cold
• Weak
• Always counting calories
• Unusual eating habits
• Always saying they are fat
• Loss of menstrual cycle
• Checking their weight frequently
• The need to be perfect
• Headaches
• Low self esteem
• Depression
• Hair falling out




Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia
• Eating food in secret
• Frequent bathroom visits
• Using laxatives, or diet pills
• Over exercising
• Mood swings
• Tooth enamel decaying
• Sore throat
• Dehydration
• Hair loss depression
• Low self esteem
• Headaches
• Dizziness




Signs and Symptoms of Binge Eating
• Weight gain
• Low self-esteem
• Over eating
• Feeling guilty
• Depression
• Using a lot of different diets
• Avoid social situations with food
• Menstrual irregularities
• Obesity
• Decrease of mobility