Warning signs of anorexia include a wide variety of medical, behavioral and psychological indicators in both females and males from a pale complexion to heart problems. Some of the common symptoms of anorexia and bulimia include a distorted self image, rigid exercise, extreme mood swings, etc. In females, menstrual cycles can be adversely affected. These indicators are very important. They should not be overlooked. A caring relative or friend has the responsibility to protect loved ones from the affects of these disorders. "As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love" (John 15:9).
Both of these conditions are eating disorders that primarily affect females. For example, 90 percent of all anorexics are female. A person can suffer from both anorexia and bulimia. One of the major warnings sign of anorexia is a distorted perception of self. Those suffering from these disorders often base happiness on a distorted perception of self image. A perfectionist attitude is another of the indicators. Those suffering from either condition often experience depression or mood swings. Many other serious symptoms or warning signs of anorexia coincide with these disorders. Individuals with either illness often view weight loss as an achievement while seeing any weight gain as a failure. Preoccupation with calories, fat grams, rituals when eating foods, and the sizes of bites are only a few of the many signs that can be seen on a daily basis at certain meals.
While anorexia is often associated with self starvation, bulimia is often associated with binging and purging. Because the food is extracted via means of self induced vomiting or use of laxatives and diuretics by those with bulimia, one can suffer from anorexia and bulimia at the same time. Another of the physical warning signs of both illnesses is anemia which makes one easily susceptible to illnesses. Other physical warning signs include sore throats, brittle nails, hair loss or tooth decay. Menstrual cycles will become erratic or stop all together in a condition known as amenorrhea.
Visible weight loss is a very serious indication of these disorders. The individual may end up losing 15% or more of their ideal body weight. Another of the warning signs of anorexia includes the wearing of baggy clothes to either mask extreme weight loss or because these individuals often stay very cold because of the lack of body fat. Additionally, symptoms can be a very real physical threat. One out of every 10 cases of this disorder ends in death from starvation, suicide or medical complications like heart attacks or kidney failure. Physical problems also include heart palpitations or bone loss.
Pale complexion, dull eyes, bruising easily, or feeling constantly tired are other symptoms of these conditions. Anorexics often experience dizziness. It takes longer for them to heal from illnesses or injuries. One the psychological warnings signs of anorexia is the distrust of others. Individuals often feel those close to them are lying to them. This often results in isolation from social situations. Anorexia and bulimia are very serious conditions that can be harmful if not properly cared for.
Both of these conditions are eating disorders that primarily affect females. For example, 90 percent of all anorexics are female. A person can suffer from both anorexia and bulimia. One of the major warnings sign of anorexia is a distorted perception of self. Those suffering from these disorders often base happiness on a distorted perception of self image. A perfectionist attitude is another of the indicators. Those suffering from either condition often experience depression or mood swings. Many other serious symptoms or warning signs of anorexia coincide with these disorders. Individuals with either illness often view weight loss as an achievement while seeing any weight gain as a failure. Preoccupation with calories, fat grams, rituals when eating foods, and the sizes of bites are only a few of the many signs that can be seen on a daily basis at certain meals.
While anorexia is often associated with self starvation, bulimia is often associated with binging and purging. Because the food is extracted via means of self induced vomiting or use of laxatives and diuretics by those with bulimia, one can suffer from anorexia and bulimia at the same time. Another of the physical warning signs of both illnesses is anemia which makes one easily susceptible to illnesses. Other physical warning signs include sore throats, brittle nails, hair loss or tooth decay. Menstrual cycles will become erratic or stop all together in a condition known as amenorrhea.
Visible weight loss is a very serious indication of these disorders. The individual may end up losing 15% or more of their ideal body weight. Another of the warning signs of anorexia includes the wearing of baggy clothes to either mask extreme weight loss or because these individuals often stay very cold because of the lack of body fat. Additionally, symptoms can be a very real physical threat. One out of every 10 cases of this disorder ends in death from starvation, suicide or medical complications like heart attacks or kidney failure. Physical problems also include heart palpitations or bone loss.
Pale complexion, dull eyes, bruising easily, or feeling constantly tired are other symptoms of these conditions. Anorexics often experience dizziness. It takes longer for them to heal from illnesses or injuries. One the psychological warnings signs of anorexia is the distrust of others. Individuals often feel those close to them are lying to them. This often results in isolation from social situations. Anorexia and bulimia are very serious conditions that can be harmful if not properly cared for.
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