What are some signs of teenage eating disorders?

Question

Plaese list as much info as you know.

Answer 1

Signs and Symptoms


Anorexia: Here are some of the common warning signs that indicate that a person may be suffering from anorexia. The person:
Is thin and keeps getting thinner, losing 15% or more of her ideal body weight.
Continues to diet or restrict foods even though she is not overweight.
Has a distorted body image—feels fat even when she is thin.


Is preoccupied with food, calories, nutrition, or cooking.

Denies that she is hungry.

Exercises obsessively.

Weighs herself frequently.

Complains about feeling bloated or nauseated even when she eats normal—or less than normal—amounts of food.

Loses her hair or begins to experience thinning hair.

Feels cold even though the temperature is normal or only slightly cool.

Stops menstruating.
Bulimia: Here are some of the common warning signs that a person may be suffering from bulimia. The person:


Engages in binge eating and cannot voluntarily stop.

Uses the bathroom frequently after meals.

Reacts to emotional stress by overeating.

Has menstrual irregularities.

Has swollen facial glands, giving her chipmunk cheeks.

Experiences frequent fluctuations in weight.

Cannot voluntarily stop eating.

Is obsessively concerned about weight.

Attempts to adhere to diets, but generally fails.

Feels guilty or ashamed about eating.

Feels out of control.

Has depressive moods.
Compulsive Overeating: People with compulsive eating disorder feel unable to stop eating, eat very fast, eat when they're not hungry, eat only when alone, or eat nearly non-stop throughout the day. Compulsive eaters often over-indulge in sugary foods and use them in an attempt to elevate their mood. When they don't eat the foods they crave, they often experience severe withdrawal symptoms.


Binge eating disorder: Here are some of the common warning signs that suggest a person may be suffering from binge eating disorder. The person:


Eats large amounts of food when not physically hungry.

Eats much more rapidly than normal.

Eats until the point of feeling uncomfortably full.

Often eats alone because of shame or embarrassment.

Has feelings of depression, disgust, or guilt after eating.

Has a history of marked weight fluctuations.

Answer 2

From what you've said, you already have an eating disorder. One of the common symptoms is an unrealistic assessment of your own body. An incredibly emaciated person with an eating disorder sees fat where there is no fat. This is not like a disease that you catch suddenly. It develops gradually over time. You need to talk to your mother or dad about getting treatment for your condition. If you've been hiding behind baggy clothes, they may not even realize how serious your situation is. But, it is extremely serious and the consequences can be very dangerous. You can get control of this but you'll need help. Good luck to you...

Answer 3

some signs of eating disorders are depression , mood swings , doing bad in school . if you start 2 act a certain way 2 tha ones you love , but you honestly don't mean 2 , this could be a sign . if you look at food &&; jus get disgusted by tha look or smell of it , this could be a sign of it 2 . if you do eat food , but after taking [tiny] bites , like 3-4 , &&; it feels like you're going 2 be sick , thas also a sign of having an eating disorder . or if you take a couple bites then start 2 push your fork around as if you were stuffed . trust , ii know . i've been thru this b4 . good luck tho sweetie !

Answer 4

There are many signs. They can be sudden or gradual. Loss of Appetite and or weight etc. here is a site that can answer any questions you have and give you links to other help. Good luck with all.

Answer 5

1. not eating or eating too little
2. exercising obsessively
3. paleness
4 going to the bathroom frequently
5. eating too much in one sitting