Spotting the signs
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Eating disorders are serious conditions that affect a person’s relationship with food, body image, and emotions. They can happen to anyone, no matter their age, gender, or background. Recognising the early signs – in yourself or someone else – can make a huge difference. The sooner someone gets help, the easier recovery can be.
Physical signs to look out for
Changes in physical appearance can sometimes be the first signs that something is wrong. Someone might lose or gain weight suddenly without a clear reason. They might complain about feeling cold even when it is warm or have dry skin, brittle nails, and thinning hair. Constant tiredness, dizziness, or frequent stomach problems like pain or bloating can also be warning signs. Sometimes, someone may try to hide their weight loss by dressing in more, or baggier clothing. In women, changes to their menstrual cycle, or even periods stopping (amenorrhea) is also possible.
It is important to remember that not everyone with an eating dis...
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