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do i have an eating disorder or someother problem?

maisygibbons June 6th, 2016

when i eat, i dont usually eat a lot. i starve myself. i look at thinspo and pictures of really skinny people. i do a lot of working out. im only [edited by Anomalia to remove weight specifics] lbs and when i look in the mirror all i see is fat. i hate who i am. i hate what i look like. but i dont want to be one of those extremely skinny people where all you see is bones. i just want to be skinny. i get the urge to make myself throw up sometimes. i rarely ever do it though. i dont want an ed. is it possible that i have one? or just some other problem relating to food? should i mention it to my therapist that i havent been eating a lot?

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Love4AllofU June 6th, 2016

Depending on your height, [edited by Anomalia to remove weight specifics] lbs can be udnerweight! I suggest you try shifting to a more healthy eating schedule! :) Aks for professional help because I do think you might be having symptoms of an eating disorder by starving yourself! :(

June 6th, 2016

@maisygibbons

The very simple answer that I think you know deep down in your heart is, please speak to your therapist. It does sound like you are exhibiting signs of an eating disorder. It's going to take a lot of courage and strength I'm sure but you're such a brave person. You can do it, I believe in you!

Good luck and take care! If you ever need to talk to a listener, please reach out to one, we're here to listen! heart​​​xx

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wittyHuman8068 June 9th, 2016

@maisygibbons

According to the symptoms you describe, it does sound as if you are in the beginning stages of an eating disorder, and you should definitely talk to your therapist about it. You need to get help now because an eating disorder can get out of hand really fast.

lonelygirlisalwaysthere7 June 11th, 2016

@maisygibbons Definately mention it to ur therapist, and im sorry to say that i think u do. If u feel like that then it must be a disorder. I hope u can get through this!!wink

ElizabethTilley June 12th, 2016

All I can think about is food. I spend half of the day starving and half of the day binging. Then after I binge I feel guilty and starve again. What's wrong with me? I feel so fat

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June 12th, 2016

@ElizabethTilley

Binging/purging/starving can be all parts of an eating disorder. I'm afraid what you may be experiencing, could be due to that. Are you currently receiving professional help? If not, I would highly recommend speaking to you doctor.

We also have a self-help guide on Eating Disorders and I found this article on All About Eating Disorders. It may help you to identify your problem and seek help. I hope you're able to find the answers you need!

You can also connect with a listener for a 1-1 support chat.

Good luck and take care!heart

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