Dramatically loses weight and is afraid to gain weight
The mere thought of being able to get better causes anorexia patients to panic. At the same time, it is almost impossible to feed them. Not all patients refuse food in order to keep the number of calories consumed to a minimum. They use different methods to reduce body weight. According to a study [6] by American psychologists, 86% of people with eating disorders artificially induce vomiting, 56% abuse laxatives, another 49% abuse diuretics. In addition to changes in behavior, over time, external signs of the disease begin to appear. These include dramatic weight loss, sunken cheeks, and belly, blue bags under the eyes, protruding collarbones, pointed knees, and elbows. At the same time, the skin becomes dry and pale, and the hair becomes brittle and dull.