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Eating Disorder?
I always used to think I'd never be a person to get stuck under the effects of anorexia or bulimia...but here I am today. It's not like I've actually started doing anything, but a few times I've found myself getting more...diet obsessed. Like when I'm hungry, I'll stay clear of any food that's fattening or wait till the next meal.
I REALLY REALLY love gross food too, and it's hard that i want it but want to get away from it so badly. I'm always weighing myself. I drink sooo much water because I heard it helps you drop weight, I drink slim fasts any chance I get in place of meals, and when my mom takes me for fast food when we're out I eat barely any and give it to my dog when i get home.
Do you think I have a problem? Or am I just healthily concerned?
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I'm not a doctor, so take this with many, many grains of salt.
I don't think you have an eating disorder. I do, however, think that you're on the fast track to developing one. You need to get a handle on this NOW, before it spirals out of control.
Can you tell someone exactly what you said here? Your mom, a teacher, your doctor . . .? They would be able to get you more help than I can offer.
It sounds like it's partly about control. You're afraid you won't be able to say yes in moderation and then no, so you say no instead. You're afraid of being out of control and gorging on everything in front of you. Sound familiar? I might be totally mis-reading the situation, but that's the impression I got.
When you do eat fast food, how do you feel? If you feel fat, why? What makes you scared of being fat--is it that you won't be valued?
When you don't eat, how do you feel? In control? Out of control? Superior?
Try and dig beyond the surface and find an answer to why you're doing what you are. Not wanting to get fat really isn't the underlying cause. I always thought it was the underlying cause of my eating problems, but it wasn't--it was exactly what I mentioned, that I'm scared I can't say no. That's my underlying cause.
Maybe not eating makes you feel special. Maybe it gets you attention. Despite what some people think, those aren't bad reasons. We all need to feel special and we all need attention. There are better ways to achieve it however.
When you find the underlying cause of the behaviours, you can learn to modify them. A therapist can be much more helpful than I can, but if you can examine those questions and come to answers, you might still be in the realm where you can stop this yourself.
The fact that you're concerned enough to post here, however, makes me think it's something you should be seeking real time help for.
Please, try and get a handle on this now.
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hey, well you dont have a diagnosed eating disorder until a doctor says so. i myself wouldnt call it an eating disorder because your not making yourself throw-up or anything. i would be careful tho. your obsessing over food which could lead to an eating disorder.
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