Sep 08, 2005 23:28
So the new thing is stick skinny right? The way to get there; starve yourself of course! How can you tell if you or someone you know has an eating disorder is at risk of becoming a victim of one? Here are some telltale signs:
Thoughts about “feeling fat”
Fear of gaining weight
Feelings of loss of control when eating
Weight determines self-esteem
Body image obsession
Guilt or shame after eating
Repeated attempts at dieting
Eating large amounts of food in a short period of time
Self-consciousness or embarrassment about eating
Sneaking food
Lying about eating habits
Restrictive eating
Self-induced vomiting
Laxative abuse
Diuretic abuse
Use of diet pills
Use of Ipecac
Compulsive exercise
Eating to relieve stress or depression
Perfectionism
Eating when not hungry
Eating sensibly in front of others and then making up for it when alone
Depression
Low body weight
Embarrassment about body weight
Low self-esteem
Difficulty identifying or expressing feelings
Strict dieting
Fasting
Menstrual irregularities
Gastrointestinal complaints
Hmmm...sound familiar to anyone? Kinda scary but this sounds like the majority of girls in high school...whether or not they want to admit it.