02/23/2026
This week is ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ, a time dedicated to educating others about the realities of eating disorders, increasing visibility for those affected, and offering hope to individuals who may be struggling.
The National Eating Disorders Association reports that 30 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. Eating disorders are serious mental and physical health conditions, not lifestyle choices, and they can affect people of all ages, genders, sizes, and backgrounds. Early recognition and support can make a life-changing difference.
โจ Warning signs to watch for may include:
๐น Persistent preoccupation with food, weight, calories, or dieting
๐น Avoiding meals or making excuses to skip eating
๐น Rigid or unusual eating habits and food rituals
๐น Dramatic mood changes or withdrawing from friends and activities
๐น Noticeable fluctuations in weight (up or down)
๐น Feeling dizzy, tired, or cold frequently
๐น Repeated checking in mirrors or intense focus on body image
๐น Dental issues, stomach problems, or irregular menstrual cycles
These signs arenโt a checklistโeveryoneโs experience can look different. But understanding the behaviors and changes associated with eating disorders can help you support yourself or someone you care about earlier.
PMC offers supportive health options, including an on-site dietitian who provides comprehensive care and guidance for eating habits, and has experience working with individuals who have eating disorders.
๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐, ๐๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐
๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป (๐ก๐๐๐) ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ. This trusted resource is recommended by the PMC Wellness Team and is available to anyone looking to learn more or seek support: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/resource-center/
โ๏ธ PMC Wellness Team 910.235.3347