Eating disorders are long term illnesses that affect mostly women and can lead to serious mental and physical health deterioration, requiring long-term treatment. In research today, estimates claim that as many as eight million Americans suffer from some form of these illnesses. Research also shows that ninety percent of those who suffer from these disorders are women between the ages of twelve and twenty-five with the numbers increasing for older women and men yearly. With such high numbers, it is important to have knowledge of the symptoms of eating disorders and seek help with professionals in the psychiatric fields when anyone is suspected of suffering from this problem.
The occurrence of these illnesses can frequently occur with other mental disorders. This can make it difficult to detect the symptoms of eating disorders. Symptoms can be coupled with substance abuse, depression, and a variety of anxiety problems. Signs of diseases of this magnitude can be overlooked, because often eating disorders will not drastically affect the weight or appearance of the person struggling with the illness. Many of those with this problem keep their habits in secret. Their conditions can go undiagnosed for a very long time. Although, with anorexia nervosa, the extreme weight loss can be more visible. People with bulimia often maintain a normal body weight and are able to completely hide their condition from casual friends or observers.
The most prevalent signs of these illnesses generally include, but are not limited to: dramatic weight loss in a short period of time (as with anorexia nervosa); wearing clothes that do not fit and hiding the body beneath layers of clothing; obsession with weight and talking about it and viewing themselves as over weight; obsessing over calories and fat content of food; frequent and continuous exercise; frequent trips to the bathroom immediately following eating; visible food restrictions or bingeing; isolation and loss of friends; unusual food rituals; hiding food in strange places; keeping a food diary; secretive eating habits; poor self image; hair loss; dizziness and headaches; and other physical symptoms that would lead a loved one or close friend to believe that this person is not getting ample nutrition. And ultimately, these eating disorders can lead to moodiness, depression, severe malnutrition, and even death.
Anyone suspected of suffering from this problem will need immediate help. The symptoms of eating disorders can cause serious emotional and physical problems for an individual. The Bible teaches that anything can be accomplished through Christ. Philippians 4:13 reads, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Even eating disorders can be overcome with Christ's strength and professional help
The occurrence of these illnesses can frequently occur with other mental disorders. This can make it difficult to detect the symptoms of eating disorders. Symptoms can be coupled with substance abuse, depression, and a variety of anxiety problems. Signs of diseases of this magnitude can be overlooked, because often eating disorders will not drastically affect the weight or appearance of the person struggling with the illness. Many of those with this problem keep their habits in secret. Their conditions can go undiagnosed for a very long time. Although, with anorexia nervosa, the extreme weight loss can be more visible. People with bulimia often maintain a normal body weight and are able to completely hide their condition from casual friends or observers.
The most prevalent signs of these illnesses generally include, but are not limited to: dramatic weight loss in a short period of time (as with anorexia nervosa); wearing clothes that do not fit and hiding the body beneath layers of clothing; obsession with weight and talking about it and viewing themselves as over weight; obsessing over calories and fat content of food; frequent and continuous exercise; frequent trips to the bathroom immediately following eating; visible food restrictions or bingeing; isolation and loss of friends; unusual food rituals; hiding food in strange places; keeping a food diary; secretive eating habits; poor self image; hair loss; dizziness and headaches; and other physical symptoms that would lead a loved one or close friend to believe that this person is not getting ample nutrition. And ultimately, these eating disorders can lead to moodiness, depression, severe malnutrition, and even death.
Anyone suspected of suffering from this problem will need immediate help. The symptoms of eating disorders can cause serious emotional and physical problems for an individual. The Bible teaches that anything can be accomplished through Christ. Philippians 4:13 reads, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Even eating disorders can be overcome with Christ's strength and professional help
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