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Do these sound like disordered eating habits?

NebulousCoffee February 22nd, 2016

There is no way that I meet any of the actual criteria for diagnosis, but I don't think my relationship with food is healthy. There are some days that I eat fairly normally, but I always end up feeling really guilty and regretting it in the evening. I have fasted a few times and I usually restrict, but I never stick to it very closely. I don't think I have lost any weight (or if I have, its not much), but I feel like its not normal to be skipping multiple meals a day. I'm at a technically normal weight. When I was younger, I was bullied for my weight and I've been extremely self concious since then. Most of the time I feel really fat despite the fact that I am at a healthy weight. Its gotten to a point that my self esteem relies on how thin I look. I don't know if this even is an eating disorder though because I'm not sure if I have lost weight and I'm not restricting enough to really lose much anyway. I know that no one can try to diagnose me online like this, but I just want to know if this is something I should be worried about or try to get help for.

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February 22nd, 2016

@NebulousCoffee

I agree with @colourfullight69 if you feel that your thinking around food is taking over and affecting your life then you should seek some support. Fortunately you are maintaining your weight now but my experience is thoughts and weights can spiral quickly before we know it is out of control.

it sounds like you are worried you don't fit neatly into a diagnosis or have a label- really only a professional could accurately provide that. Any disordered thinking around eating fits into a broad spectrum and perhaps making the move to tackle it now can prevent future issues.

it takes great courage to admit it is an issue you feel so proud of you for realising it and looking at positive steps forward - good luck