Older women are especially vulnerable thanks to stressors such as divorce, financial insecurity, and changes related to menopause. “These can trigger an eating disorder and may cause you to overlook one,” says Jonathan Mond, PhD, a scientist at James Cook University School of Medicine in Australia. You don’t need to be vomiting or passing up all meals to have a problem. Here’s a list of more subtle statements made by those with unhealthy eating habits: • “I eat uncontrollably—even when I’m not hungry.” • “I hide food and toss ’evidence’ of what I eat.” • “I eat late at night, or in secret, so nobody can see me.” If you agree with just one of these, talk with your doctor. You can find a treatment specialist in your area at aedweb.org. More from Prevention: You’re Never Too Old For An Eating Disorder
