Eating Disorders: 10 warning signs you should look out for

In today's video I explore 10 common warning signs that might indicate someone has an eating disorder. I hope it's helpful.

00:24 - weight change
01:50 -extreme diet or exercise
02:25 - self evaluation tied to diet and exercise
03:10 - withdrawal or isolation
04:19 - avoids changing in front of others
05:44 - avoids eating in front of others
07:16 - very in or out of control of eating
08:28 - rules and rituals
08:53 - calorie purging
09:37 - hoarding, hiding or stealing food
11:00 - I'm worried, what next

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[faddywrite]

Hi Pooky, great video. My daughter is currently being treated for an ed. One extra sign I thought of was suddenly becoming v obsessed with watching food related TV, baking but not eating the cakes etc, getting stressed looking at food when supermarket shopping. These were early signs that affected my daughter.

[bekybb]

I'm developping an ED and i'm well aware of that but i can't stop.
A painful realization💔

[Mimi-fkg]

A video on friendships and romantic relationships during and after an eating disorder would be great. I've become very isolated to the point where it feels unlikely I'll ever be able to build my social circle back up again. I'd love to hear your thoughts on how to manage this x

[EMOTIONALFREAKx]

I can absolutely relate to a couple of these “warning signs”, not all though.
My psychotherapist even diagnosed a beginning anorexia nervosa but my gut feeling is telling me that it’s not a pure form of anorexia...it’s probably a combination of “orthorexia + anorexia + sudden episodes of binge-eating and then restricting food for a period of time” — there’s more to my personal story...
I’m really struggling to manage my own health at the moment because of my autoimmune disease...I’ve learned that right diet (anti-inflammatory, higher fat, lower carb) has a big impact on my overall well-being and autoimmune process. I react allergic to specific food categories but when my “binge-eating episodes” flare up I can’t stop eating these “trigger foods” even though I know pretty damn well that it’s doing more harm than good to my body/autoimmune process...this is probably a specific form of “self-harm”, it gives me pleasure and it makes me so sick at the same time.
Sadly I’ve been diagnosed with ADD at the age of 20, been prescribed Ritalin to manage Uni and a full-time job... Ritalin triggers “unknown EDs” and can mess up your thyroid function (I have Hashimoto’s) and none of my doctors told me about this...

I don’t know why I’m sharing all of this but I just hope you all make it through your own battles as well. Stay strong. Never give up.

[yamcaplan]

That hit me right in my guts, I've never felt so seen. Thank you

[fatimazeidan]

I think when the person starts to take interest in knowing what others think of their weight is a sign of something, it gives me comfort when people tell me I am becoming skinny or losing weight ( many people around me consider being overweight ugly, although deep down i don't entirely believe them (due to my poor self image) but it gives a push to continue my restrictive behavior.

[Miss_Lexisaurus]

This is a really great overview and it's so good that you've managed to hit those key points but also keep it broad and remind people that eating disorders don't all look one specific way.

[suekay]

Funny thing is I’ve lost a lot of weight from what my doctors think is from my gallbladder except they only see cases where patients put on weight. But I’m starting to think I might have an ED. I’m not obsessed with working out or counting calories, I don’t purge or binge. But I do only eat once a day. I less I eat the more satisfied I feel. 🤔

[terryculkin]

Thanks yet again for this Pooky, you have put my mind at rest re two friends and I have picked up a lot of useful knowledge. I am in awe of your ability to create this one on a bad day. Amazing lady, take care.

[Ian-Steele]

Thanks Pooky, another really useful and interesting video. I’m so pleased for you that you managed to get this edited and posted on what was a difficult day. We, your audience, are very lucky to see the videos that you produce. I am interested in everything that you put out, and would welcome a bit more of your thoughts on autism as I know of two children in my extended family that have been diagnosed autistic. Keep up the good work, but don’t forget to take some time off and be good to yourself. Go climb that wall! And roll on 10, 000 subscribers 😁

[Layla_vlogs]

I think I’m developing an eating disorder

[elizabthharris]

Thank you so much for this video! I have binge ( 3 or more large meals a day) or starve(none or one meal a day) and I pick and pull my hair out with cannot get a diagnoses because I am overweight. I amnot overweight enough for barbaric surgery. I tried to get diet pills, but...nope. I eat healthy. But I wil, on Mexican pastries every few weeks...and usually getting take out 3 days or more in a row starts the binge. I have such shame but it is all internalized....I cannot express it with roommates well...but inside I am imagining cutting the fat off. I always feel out of control with my weight.

[Twirl]

Thanks Pooky - that was so insightful x

[im]

I have atypical anorexia, and when I told a friend they didn’t listen or ask me anything. They just made me feel stupid for it, and like I’m crazy for it, now I’m scared to tell anyone else.
What should I do? :(

[BlanchestarlightUwU]

"Changing in front of others", you actually mean "letting others seeing you in general"? Because that's what used to happen to me...

[clodaghc]

if she didn't say 'immediately disappears to the toilet' I might have sent this to my best friends so they can be more aware or helpful . now I'm just too nervous, if people cant help me, Im scared of losing control of mu ED

[gracesmith]

i did my bmi and it says i am underweight and i’ve lost my period for months i’m really worried

[nom._.nom.]

I (female /46kg/163cm/16 years old) was skinny my whole life and still am today but ... since 2 years I desperately want to gain weight and I put on 1 or 2 kg (i was 48/49kg ) .
Sadly in the last few weeks I dont eat regularly and have just one real meal per day and some snacks. I am scared that if I have an eating disorder cause I lost 2 to 3 kg.
I am also under much stress cause of exams ect.
I just want to eat by myself, I hate to eat with people even with my family.. its giving me anxiety or like I am feeling uncomfortable. I dont do any sports and just stay in bed. I cant concentrate and foucus.
So currently I am 46 kg :( I feel tired all the time and dont want to do anything and also I lose hair.
Currently I also lost all my so called "friends " (they were toxic not really my friends, I just stayed with them because I dont wanted to be alone. But now I love being alone) my social anxiety has also increased. I feel uncomfortable talking to people cause I hate my voice and think that it sounds weird (it actually changes depending, I also tear up reeeeaaally quickly) I am also cold all the time and shiver.
By the way It's not like I hate eating .. I actually love it but I dont know what I should eat etc.
I wanted to ask if someone knows whether I really should see a doctor or if it's normal ?

[covers]

I gained 1 ounce and had a full blown mental breakdown. And yes I struggle with anorexia

[chelseamartinez]

Hi i just wanted to reach out to you because my parent are starting to think i have an eating disorder but dont think i need help because im at a healthy weight. but i kind of think that i may be starting to develop one because ive dropped 3 lbs inn 2 days and eat about 600-700 calories per day which is a little less than normal but i dont know if thats too little. i guess im also a bit obsessive and have a calorie count notebook but almost every teen girl has that, right? anyways i just wanted to reach out and ask if you think i need help,

thaank you!