Unhealthy eating patterns and delusions about one's physical appearance and weight are hallmarks of eating disorders, which are severe mental health illnesses. Extreme feelings, attitudes, and actions around food, eating, and body image are often involved. Anorexics have a warped perception of their bodies and an acute dread of acquiring weight.They could drastically cut down on their food consumption, which might result in a noticeable weight reduction.Excessive activity, dieting, and a food fixation are common symptoms of anorexia nervosa.Electrolyte abnormalities, cardiovascular issues, and starvation are examples of health repercussions.
Frequent bouts of overeating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting, excessive exercise, or laxative usage are the hallmarks of bulimia nervosa.Bulimia is less obvious than anorexia at first because sufferers may maintain a somewhat normal weight.The binge-purge cycle is often accompanied by emotions of helplessness, remorse, and humiliation.