- Frequent changes in weight
- Lethargy, tiredness and insomnia
- Dehydration
- General digestive problems (cramps, wind, constipation, diarrhoea)
- Poor skin condition
- Headaches, tension
- Sore throat and mouth ulcers, husky voice
- Calluses on fingers
- Irregular periods
- Enlarged salivary glands
- Erosion of tooth enamel, tooth decay
- Feeling emotional, irritability, mood swings
- Dissatisfaction with body image
- Feeling out of control
- Feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness
- Feelings of guilt and shame
- Depression and related symptoms
- Anxiety
- Preoccupation with dieting
- Regular binges (uncontrollable overeating)
- Being sick after meals
- Disappearing to the lavatory after meals in order to get rid of food
- Secret hoarding of food
- Secret disposal of vomit (e.g. bags of vomit hidden in bedroom)
- Abuse of laxatives
- Excessive exercising
- Risk-taking behaviours such as alcohol or drug misuse, shoplifting, promiscuity, self-harm
- Problems dealing with social situations and interaction with others
