I live in Central Wisconsin. I am married and we have two daughters. In 1997 I earned my degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In my spare time I study psychology and philosophy.
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Location: Stevens Point, WI
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Age: 35
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I really don't like to eat -- I think it's a waste of time and I have always thought that. I eat the bare minimum to survive. Sometimes I get problems (headaches, mental confusion, memory loss, hysteria) because of my blood sugar dropping to nothing because I haven't eaten. I don't think I'm fat or anything, and my weight, which is within normal limits, has been basically the same since I was 14 (I'm 20 now, and female, incidentally). There are only about 12 foods I like and maybe another 12 I can eat but don't like -- the rest I will not touch no matter how hungry I am. Oh, and when I do eat, about half the time I get really sick later, not on purpose, very painful and embarrassing diarrhea and gas problems.
I honestly don't think it's that big a deal, I'm used to it, but my friends are disturbed by my behavior when they eat with me, or rather when they eat and I pick at my food. Do I have an eating disorder or is it just a quirk? (link)
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You might have a digestive problem that could be diagnosed and treated by a physician. If many kinds of food causes gastric distress, you would certainly feel no love for food. I can understand why your friends would misinterpret your eating behavior, but since you say you aren't obsessed with your weight or appearance, and since you have the gastric problems, I don't believe you have an eating disorder. I suggest you make an appointment with a physician. Perhaps your digestive system is intolerant of certain types of food (similar to lactose intolerace).
Get it checked out.
Dr. Chad
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You might be totally right about that. I've noticed I tend to sick more often whenever I eat anything with cheese in it -- regular milk is okay, but cheese kills me. Which stinks, because 3 of the 12 foods I like contain cheese...
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