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Would this classify as an eating disorder? |
i'm pretty much OBSESSED with the amount of fiber I get daily.. it's because i have had chronic constipation constantly and this has seemed to help. every morning, i eat "oat bran" cereal because it has 10g of fiber, and in addition i take fiber supplements. i only eat whole wheat / whole grain anything, and i take laxatives if i go more than 3 days without "using the bathroom". I do this all to stay regular and keep healthy, and not because I'm trying to lose weight. my friend told me that taking laxatived could classify me as bullimic, but I don't think I am because I'm of a normal weight. (104 or so, height = 5'1) also, i don't think i have an eating disorder because I'm aware that I am not fat. don't people with eating disorders think they're fat? anyways if this is unhealthy to have so much fiber, please tell me because I don't want to hurt myself. but so far it seems to be working. Nope, based on what you said I don't think you have an eating disorder. I'm a psych major and I know for sure that the main criteria to be bulimic is 1. An obsession with losing weight/ seeing yourself as overweight when you're not 2. Eating mass quantities of food all at one time (binging) 3.The excessive use of laxatives, exercising or vomiting to purge food usually eating during a binge. 4. Depression and anxiety disorders usually go along with bulimia. You seem like someone who is taking precautionary measures to make sure you stay regular. Make sure that you drink plenty of water and only take the prescribed amounts of fiber when you take supplements. Other than that ur okay =) Source(s): DSM- IV - Manual of Psychological Disorders talk to your doctor about it, I don't think you have one but I'm not qualified in any way to diagnose you No, don't worry. You take laxitives to help your digestive system, this is the purpose for which they are intended. Your friend is very misinformed. Bulimics purposefully use laxitives as a means to lose weight. I think you are okay, just go easy on the laxitives. Maybe you could see your doctor and they could refer you to a specialist to try and find the cause of your chronic constipation. HTH : ) to much fiber try a greasy buger and some fries to help as a natural laxative Hi. You weight sounds good for your frame, and, no, I don't think you have an E. disorder. You do have a Fiber obsession that can be balanced easily if you do everything in moderation. Beef and other heavy meats can irregulate you if eaten frequently, so if you are conscious about that thing, just make sure to eat everything else in moderation and then do your recommended amount of fiber and you'll be fine. You don't want fiber content to be hovering on your brain :). If you are just taking laxatives to make you go to the bathroom because you feel you need to go then no. My brother has the same thing. I feel your friend may need to look up some more information before accusing you or telling you that it could be classifing you as bullimic. But however if you were taking them because you thought you needed to loose weight or something like that then yes, it would be. Don't worry about it your fine! Hope I helped! |
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