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Embarassing question, but would like opinions - eating disorder? |
I really would like to know if I have an eating disorder or not. I'm not anorexic or bulimic or anything and so I automatically think I don't. However, after researching symptoms of it, I think I might have it. Yet, at the same time I'm so sure I don't. nowadays... 1. I wear baggy clothes all the time coz I want to look smaller 2. I exercise an extra hour or more on top of my sports practice (3 hours) because I want to make sure I burn more fat to help me in the sport 3. I don't like eating in public, but when I do, I eat very little, and then in private I end up eating a whole lot of food 4. I schedule my days around what time I should eat and exercise 5. I turn people down for social outings sometimes coz I know I look horrible 6. I count calories religiously, although I'm trying really hard not to I think I might be a little occupied with food, but it's not an actual eating disorder right? all answers appreciated you may not have an eating disorder but you are body conscious. possibly body dysmorphia. there are other people with this condition. Source(s): http://www.athealth.com/consumer/disorde... You have to calculate your BMI first to see if your weight matches your height. weight in kg / (height in m x height in m) Underweight = <18.5 Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 Overweight = 25-29.9 Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater You can use your own judgment on this one. Also, if your always cold, or have lost your period, then you are probably underweight. Look up physical symptoms of anorexia to see if you have any. If you are, then hopefully you will realize that being thin is not healthy and you are jeopardizing your health such as fertility, bone mass and heart problems. It sounds like you have more self confidence issues that might escalate to eating problems. Find a counselor to help you deal with theses confidence issues. Act now, you will find a healthier you. Food wise, read up on the food guide. It's a nice guide to follow. From my own experience sounds like your obession with appearance and what people think you might have anexoxia. I am not,and don't claim to be an expert, but you do seem to have a problem. Even though you can eat privately. The obession with not eating about people, working out religiously, counting calories and not eating avoid people and not healthy behaviors. Just my humble opinion of course. Good luck Personal experience Its not an eating disorder. You are concerned with people seeing you as fat. That is why you eat little in public than in private, you wear baggy clothes etc. The question would be do YOU really see yourself as fat? If yes, then is it realistic? Are you overweight or nearing it? If your not really fat but still see yourself as one, then you have a problem with your body image. On the other hand, if you think you're not fat but you're worried that others think you're fat, then you have low self-esteem. Bottomline, assess yourself first. Know how you really see yourself and move on from there. Just keep in mind that we need to accept ourselves for who we are. We all are special and unique people. |
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