Unfortunately, today’s society puts much emphasis on physical appearance and teenagers are probably the most susceptible to the thought that everyone has to be skinny to be pretty and accepted. We, as parents, know this is not true and it’s what’s on the inside that matters most. Regardless of the amount of time and care we put into getting them to see otherwise, many teens just don’t believe this is true.
As the parent of a teenager there are many negative things that you need to be aware of and look out for in order to help your child as quickly as possible, should they get mixed up in these harmful situations. One of those is eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. 
If you sense your teen has a problem, but can’t put your finger on what exactly is wrong, here are a few warning signs that you might have an eating disorder on your hands. The sooner you respond to these signs the sooner your teen can start the journey to being healthy again.
Signs your teen may be suffering from Anorexia
Starvation
Fear of gaining weight that is severe and persistent
Refusing to eat or extremely restricted eating
Continual and obsessive dieting
Excessive body hair due to the lack of protein
Obsessively exercising
Weight loss that is out of the ordinary
More than normal sensitivity to cold temperatures
Absent or irregular menstruation in girls
Hair loss
Signs your teen may be suffering from Bulimia
Fixation with food
Binge eating (you may not see this due to the secrecy that normally occurs)
Frequent trips to the bathroom immediately after eating
Abusing laxatives, diet pills or both
Denying that they are hungry
Using medicines to induce vomiting
Obsessive exercising
Salivary glands which appear swollen
Blood vessels around the eyes that appear busted or broken
Although the majority of cases reported are females, males suffer from eating disorders as well. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, nearly 1 million men suffer from an eating disorder. In reality, the true number is probably higher.
Teens do not see it as a disorder nor do they want to gain the weight necessary to become healthy if they stop. In most cases, if your teen has an eating disorder, they will not admit it willingly. To them, they are never skinny enough. That does not mean an illness doesn’t exist. If you suspect your teen may have an eating disorder, contact help immediately. It might just save his/her life
More than half of teenage girls are – or think they should be – on diets.
American Studies.: Anorexia is Aspirational
I feel like it allows members to think of anorexia as a trend rather than a serious problem. I’ve also read about websites that encourage people with depression to commit suicide.
Science Could Erase Stigma of Anorexia
11 (HealthDay News) — When people understand the genetics and biology of anorexia nervosa, they are less likely to blame those with the eating disorder for their illness, says a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) study. .
Anorexia and the pursuit of happiness
I put it in quotes because the truth is that there is no true happiness with anorexia. There’s a rush at the beginning of the disease, that feeling of power, of being above needing. That vanishes though and we’re left chasing a dragon...
The best thing to do in case you have a daughter, a tennage daughter is to observe her eating habits. Anorexia has many signs and for a carrying mother it is very easy to tell if your daughter anorexia nervosa and effects on teenage
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September 23rd, 2009 at 4:29 pm
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