Handle any emergency with Howcast’s First Aid app – howc.stExpand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from FPA_PSA2009 and more videos in the Eating Disorders category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com When diet and exercise become an obsession, the problem may be bigger than just wanting to look good. Learn to identify anorexia, a mental condition that can result in self-starvation, with these tips. To complete this How-To you will need: Objectivity Anorexia nervosa information Warning: Anorexia nervosa is potentially life-threatening. If you believe someone is anorexic, get them immediate medical help. Step 1: Be mindful of eating habits Be aware of changes in eating habits of the person you suspect has a problem. Notice if they skip meals, make excuses to not eat in public, pick at food, or spit it out. Step 2: Be wary of excessive exercise Notice if the person exercises excessively or works out vigorously after meals. Denial of a change in habit can also signal a problem. Step 3: Notice mood changes Watch for mood swings and personality changes, including irritability, negativity, low self-esteem, withdrawal, perfectionism, or an inability to cope. Tip: Personality changes are associated with many different medical situations, not just anorexia. Step 4: Notice a …