Are you or someone you know preoccupied with dieting, weight, or body size?  Do you plan your day around eating or not eating?  Do you find yourself thinking about food, calories, and weight control throughout most of the day?  Do you restrict your diet in order to lose weight or avoid gaining weight?  Do you ever experience episodes of overeating that feel beyond your control?  Have you ever used laxatives or vomiting to get rid of food due to fear of weight gain?  These are just a few symptoms of eating disorders.  Eating disorders include extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight, food, and body image.  Although, they are experienced by both women and men, they occur more frequently in women.  All are serious emotional and physical problems that can have life-threatening consequences so it is very important to contact a mental health professional if you or someone you know experience any of the following symptoms.