
What are the Warning Signs?
Since more than 80% of American women are either dieting or have dieted in the past, it is often difficult for a relative or friend to recognize the early symptoms of anorexia nervosa. The following occur early in the course of the illness:
- Weight loss of 15% below the ideal body weight
- Body image disturbance
- Obsessive exercising
- Social isolation
- Unusual handling of food
- Loss of menstrual periods
- Depression and irritability
- Intense fear of becoming fat
- Difficulty eating in public
- Food rituals
If you or your loved one is exhibiting the warning signs of anorexia nervosa, please don’t wait. Fairwinds provides highly effective anorexia treatment for this dangerous, yet very treatable, eating disorder. Contact us today to find out more. |
   
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