Are you a worried parent or relative?
Eating disorders is a generic term for diseases associated with eating. Usually three diagnoses are made, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified), meaning that you fulfill some of the criteria but not all for anorexia or bulimia. All the conditions demand treatment and are conditions of illness with serious medical and psychological effects for the patient.
Early warning signs of anorexia nervosa:
- Vegetarian diet
- Avoidance of sweets
- Eating slowly and postponing of meals
- Eating in seclusion
- Exaggerated interest in food and weight
- Constantly thinking about dieting
- Increased physical activity
- Weight loss
- Mood swings
- Avoidance of social situations
Early warning signs of bulimia:
- Increased physical activity/self induced vomiting
- Irregular meal times (often skips breakfast)
- Eating healthy foods in social gatherings but large amounts of unhealthy food when the individual is alone
- Large amounts of food ‘disappear’ in their home
- Mood swings
- Fixation on food and body weight
- Constantly dieting
- Increased physical activity/self induced vomiting
We are happy to provide further information about eating disorders and what can be done to deal with the situation. Contact us on +46 8 5564 0600 and we will answer your questions.