Do I have an eating disorder?
Hi,
I was basically wondering... Do you have to purge to be classed as having an eating disorder?
I don't purge, but I would definitely say my relationship with food is far from normal. However, I'm not sure if I would be classed as having an eating disorder or not...
Thank you!
You don't have to purge to have an eating disorder. You could be classified with EDNOS(Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) or with Anorexia, and Bulimia (Non Purging Subtype) or a (BED) Binge Eating Disorder, also Non Purging Subtype :) I hope I was of some help, take care <3
Well defined, RachelEmmers, that was helpful!
One way I've had it described by my therapist, which matches more with my relationship with food, is "disordered eating". For example, I struggle with eating food at work. I want to eat, I want to gain weight, so at first it was weird to think that I have an eating disorder, but definately, I have disordered eating habits. I can recognize that in myself and my behavior.
