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When does an eating disorder become serious?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get help: Are you weak, dizzy, cold, constipated or just feel like crap? Do you rely on laxatives or diuretics to maintain your weight? Are you irritable, anxious, feel hopeless and can’t stop focusing on your body/ weight? Do you starve yourself and eat less than the average sparrow? If this is you - it's time for professional help.

Answered 2/7/2013

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