Signs of Anorexia in Teens

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Written By MELISSA GERSON, LCSW

If you are concerned that an adolescent you know might have anorexia, here is a list of the most common signs of anorexia in teens that we see at Columbus Park.

11 Common Signs of Anorexia in Teens

1. Obvious low weight or gaunt appearance (as a result of inadequate nutrition).2. Preoccupation with weight, food, and dieting.3. Refusal to eat certain foods, such as carbs.4. Intense fear of weight gain, sometimes demonstrated by frequent comments about being fat.5. Denial of hunger.6. Development of food rituals (systematic order of foods eaten, rearranging food on the plate, etc.).7. Excuses to avoid mealtimes or events with food.8. Withdrawal from normal life activities.9. Excessive or compulsive exercising.10. Inability to appreciate the severity of the situation.11. Lastly, for girls, menstruation that becomes irregular or stops is another common symptom.If you see any of these signs of anorexia in teens, it's important to seek help. Give us a call at (646) 414-1446 or schedule a consultation today.

MELISSA GERSON, LCSW

Melissa Gerson is the founder of Columbus Park Center for Eating Disorders in New York City. Over the last 20-plus years, she has trained in just about every evidence-based eating disorder treatment available to individuals with eating disorders: a dizzying list of acronyms including CBT-E, CBT-AR, DBT, FBT, IPT, SSCM, FBI and more.

Among Melissa’s most important achievements has been a certification as a Family-Based Treatment provider; with her mastery of this potent and life-changing (and life-saving!) modality, she’s treated hundreds of young people successfully and continues to maintain a small caseload of FBT clients as she also focuses on leadership and management roles at Columbus Park.

Since founding Columbus Park in 2008, Melissa has trained multiple generations of eating disorder professionals and has dedicated her time to a combination of clinical practice, writing, and presenting.

https://www.columbuspark.com
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