<human>:  What are the early signs of eating disorder?
<bot>: The early signs of an eating disorder can include sudden weight loss or gain, changes in appetite, disruptions in normal eating patterns, avoiding social situations that involve food, and preoccupation with food, body image, or dieting. Other signs may include body dissatisfaction, comparing self to others, depressed or irritable mood, negative self-talk, excessive exercise, and abusing laxatives, diet pills, or other drugs.