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What psychological symptoms should alert us to an eating disorder?

Some behaviors or signs may lead us to suspect an eating disorder:

  • Extreme concern about body shape, diet, and weight.
  • Derogatory comments about one's own body.
  • Severe distortion of body image.
  • Perfectionism and dissatisfaction.
  • Emotional instability.
  • Isolation and excessive concentration due to studies or work.
  • Irritability, sadness, mood swings.
  • Low self-esteem.
  • Impulsiveness.
  • Increased rigidity and obsession.