Signs of an Eating Disorder: What Parents and Adults Need to Know
As parents, it can be hard to know what is really behind a teen’s sudden desire to lose weight, a new fixation on “healthy” eating, or an increased preoccupation with food. The same confusion often shows up for adults who are struggling themselves and wondering whether what they are experiencing could be an eating disorder. Over the years, I have spoken with many parents who later realized that the warning signs were there long before they understood what was happening. I have also worked...
