There are very distinct signs that can be detected to determine whether or not an individual is an anorexic or bulimic.
Anorexic
-Show physical signs of being extremely frail, skinny, or emaciated
-Weighs themselves repeatedly
-Becomes obsessed with food, eating, and controlling their weight
-Purposely load up on water when going to see a doctor to attempt to mask their low weight
-Weigh, count, or portion food constantly
-Avoids certain foods
-Over exercises
-Constantly complains about being fat when they are not
-Distance themselves from social and public events that involve food
-Constantly tired, depressed, or cold
Bulimic
-Have intense fears of weight gain
-Constantly unsatisfied with weight, body composition, etc.
-Routinely make restroom visits directly after meals
-Restrict themselves to only low-fat meals
-Spend the vast majority of their time attempting to burn off calories and exercising
-Routinely purchase enemas, diuretics, or laxatives
-Remove themselves from social and public events involving food
If the majority of these signs are present then you or a person you know may have anorexia or bulimia.
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