How can you tell if your child is struggling with an eating disorder? If a teen or young adult has an ED he
- doesn’t want to eat with the family or prefers to eat in isolation,
- makes many trips to the bathroom during or after meals,
- spends a great deal of time in the bathroom during the night,
- always wears long pants and long sleeve shirts, even on hot days,
- obsesses over calories, food labels, and portion sizes,
- is hyperfocused on exercise,
- wears baggy clothing to disguise weight loss or weight gain,
- complains a lot about digestive issues or bowel problems,
- always has an excuse as to why he can’t eat a meal or isn’t home during regular mealtimes,
- constantly makes negative remarks about his looks, weight, or body shape.