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Here are some ways you can tell:

  • they may have a rapid weight loss
  • they may wear more baggy, larger clothes (to hide themselves or make them look thinner)
  • they won't eat around other people or say they've already eaten/will eat later/ etc.
  • their hair & nails may start to get brittle
  • their skin will start to yellow
  • they may seen anxiety or depressed
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You can't always, but if you're suspicious, talk to the person about it.

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