Help
Lately I've been getting obsessed over the number on the scale again. I feel the need to weigh myself every day and if the number is up a 1 lb or 2 my mind instantly starts thinking that I have to restrict food for the rest of the day/be calorie conscious. My roommates have been telling me that I'm stick-thin but when I look at myself in the mirror all I can see is how much more weight I have to lose in my thighs, face and overall body. I want to eat but I'm terrified of gaining weight because I was obese for most of my life. Is there a term for something like this? I think it might be anorexia but I feel bad labeling it as that because I don't have an outside opinion/medical diagnosis.
@acepionage
Hello Friend! I can understand how you are feeling. I didn't always have a healthy relationship with food. Gaining weight and body dysmorphia were things that I struggled with too, especially with past experiences. How does this behavior make you feel? Are there any other coping mechanisms you use that make you feel that way? Recognizing your feelings is often the first step to growth. You can always private message me. I am here to support you!