
Signs You Need Help
Here are some common signs someone may have an eating disorder:
- Refusing to eat and denying hunger or eating until you feel discomfort.
- Self-induced vomiting
- Feeling your eating behavior is out of control
- Going to the bathroom after eating or during meals
- Intense fear of gaining weight
- Constant dieting or fasting
- Negative or distorted self-image
- Excessive exercising
- Very thin appearance
These symptoms can lead to physical issues including:
- Dizziness or fainting
- Menstrual irregularities
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Dry skin
- Irregular heart rhythms
- Low blood pressure
- Dehydration
If you think you may have an eating disorder, you should seek professional help. It is very difficult to overcome eating disorders by yourself.
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