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4. Anorexia Athletica

An addiction to exercise.

Using exercise as a tool to “eat whatever whenever,” is a major warning sign of anorexia athletica, however other signs include working out well beyond the general requirements of good health or extreme feelings of guilt and anxiety around missed workouts or failure to maintain a rigorous routine. This form of purging can lead to physical injuries, fatal cardiac problems and depression.

Taboo Addictions: 5 Adult Eating Disorders That Go Beyond Anorexia & Bulimia  was originally published on hellobeautiful.com

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