If you have an eating disorder, identifying the condition and seeking treatment sooner will improve your chances of recovering. Being aware of the warning signs and symptoms can help you decide whether you need to seek help.

Not everyone will have every sign or symptom at once, but certain behaviors may signal a problem, such as:

• behaviors and attitudes that indicate that weight loss, dieting, and control over food are becoming primary concerns
• preoccupation with weight, food, calories, fats, grams, and dieting
• refusal to eat certain foods
• discomfort with eating around others
• food rituals (not allowing foods to touch, eating only particular food groups)
• skipping meals or eating only small portions
• frequent dieting or fad diets
• extreme concern with body size, shape, and appearance
• frequently checking in the mirror for perceived flaws in appearance
• extreme mood swings

If these symptoms resonate with you and you think you may have an eating disorder, it’s important to reach out to a medical professional for help.

Making the decision to start eating disorder recovery might feel scary or overwhelming, but seeking help from medical professionals, eating disorder recovery support groups, and your community can make recovery easier.

Getting help is a good way to get ahead of this! Contact us today for a counseling session.