Eating Disorder
What are eating disorders?
Eating disorders are not a choice. Eating disorders are serious mental health
disorders that can result in death. Eating disorders are mental health issues that
involve disturbances in eating patterns which may be a result of thoughts and
emotions.
Symptoms of Eating Disorders
There are different types of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Symptoms include: Obsession or preoccupation with food, weight, and shape
Symptoms and side effects of Anorexia
- Avoiding or restricting food
- Repeatedly checking weight
- Being underweight
Symptoms and side effects of Bulimia
- Eating large amounts of food followed by forced vomiting, and/or the excessive use of laxatives or diuretics
- Severe dehydration
- Intestinal distress
How to confront Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are fatal and life threatening mental health disorders. It is important to seek help from a mental health professional for eating disorders.