Obsession with food and weight
We have all at one time or another looked into the mirror and then tell ourselves that we need to lose some weight. Those who are more disciplined may lose one or two kg. But for most of us, we try half-heartedly to watch what we eat, and then give up after a few days – so what if we are a little overweight!
But, there are some people who are obsessed about their body image and become preoccupied with food and weight to the point that it affects them physically and psychologically. For these people, it has become an eating disorder which can cause serious health problems and even death. Although, eating disorders are more common in females, it can also happen to males, and usually starts during adolescence or early adult life.
There are specific “indicators” a young person with eating disorder may display. Some indicators are more difficult to identify as recognizing them requires a certain level of interpretive skills and often emerge only in therapy. However, an understanding of the indicators is helpful for friends and caregivers to understand the day-to-day challenges faced by young people with eating disorders. While friends and caregivers should not assume the role of diagnosing a young person as having eating disorders, they are in an excellent position to observe and keep notes about warning signs and forward their concerns to the appropriate professionals.
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