Some people with AN also binge and purge.
Sufferers are very concerned about weight or shape, but stay within the normal weight range.
Their weight may increase to above the normal range. However, as many as 1 in 5 female students report some eating disorder symptoms like bingeing and vomiting. MOOD Many, but not all people with eating disorders suffer from low or depressed mood. Most suffer from anxiety, particularly in relation to food and eating. This may mean that there is no opportunity to think about other problems such as difficulties in relationships or low self-esteem.