Recognizing the signs of anorexia nervosa is crucial for early intervention and treatment. Here are ten common signs:
1. **Extreme Weight Loss**: Noticeable and unintentional weight loss over a short period.
2. **Preoccupation with Food**: Obsessive thoughts about food, dieting, and calories.
3. **Distorted Body Image**: Perceiving oneself as overweight despite being underweight.
4. **Restrictive Eating**: Severe limitation of food intake and avoidance of certain food groups.
5. **Excessive Exercise**: Compulsively exercising to burn calories and lose weight.
6. **Fear of Gaining Weight**: Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat.
7. **Social Withdrawal**: Avoiding social situations, especially those involving food.
8. **Physical Symptoms**: Experiencing fatigue, dizziness, hair loss, and irregular or missed menstrual periods.
9. **Wearing Baggy Clothes**: Wearing loose clothing to hide weight loss or body shape.
10. **Denial of Hunger**: Insisting on not feeling hungry despite not eating.
Recognizing these signs early can lead to prompt treatment and better outcomes.
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