Is this a disorder?

@Second2Rise I am not an expert, but it seems like it could be related to a type of eating disorder known as Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). One of the symptoms is "avoidance based on the sensory characteristics of food". For more information, see: ARFID

Charlie

@Second2Rise I'm sorry you're struggling with this! Even if someone's symptoms don't meet the criteria for an eating disorder, they can still be classified as "disordered eating patterns" which it sounds like you're experiencing. Sometimes other mental health issues like depression and anxiety can affect appetites and taste preferences as well. How long has this been occurring? How distressing is it for you on a scale of 1-10? If you find that even with forcing yourself to get food down you are very much under your caloric/energy needs for the day, or you notice weight loss or any other physical symptoms, I'd encourage you to see your primary physician and they can refer you to the appropriate providers and hopefully get to the bottom of it. It's unclear to me as a non-medical-provider whether what you're experiencing is more of a physical issue or a mental issue so it might be good to get a professional perspective if you're able. Wishing you the best!

I was wondering if anyone could help. Every time I eat a big meal I have to throw up after it so I don't gain any more weight. I don't know if this is classed as a disorder, I haven't really spoken to anyone about it. I just want to see if anyone could tell me if it's normal or not.

@indigoLake9858 Could be bulimia, but I'm not expert.

@EvilRegalsReadToo I agree. I read a book that had a character with bulimia, and she had to throw up after every meal.

@indigoLake9858

I'm sorry you're struggling with this. I'm not a professional, but this does sound to me like it could be an eating disorder or disordered eating. Purging after meals is common in people with eating disorders--so you aren't alone in this by any means--but it can do a lot of damage mentally and physically and take a big toll over time. If you can, I'd encourage you to speak with someone you trust about this and there's also a self assessment you could take to see if it may be helpful to speak with a professional if you're able to. But if you aren't in a place yet where you're ready to disclose to anyone or to move towards getting treatment, that's valid and understandable. These things have to come in your own time.

Hello everyone. (: Please excuse my englisch, I'm german.

I am pretty sure it's nothing, but however. I have trouble eating regularly, sometimes I don't eat the whole day. I am actually hungry. Sometimes I have, sometimes I don't have appetite, but either way I have Trouble getting me to eat. Other days I can eat whenever whatever I want. I am almost convinced I'm just a bit too lazy to eat? On the other hand, it can start to really hurt and I'll still not eat. Some tips maybe? It's not that I think I should lose weight, I actually want to gain some.

@artisticspirit First, you have great English, second, I've been having the same issues. I've been told that I should stop, but I can't.

@Second2Rise

Yeah, that's some really bad advice, isn't it? As if it didn't occur to us before. As if we decided to have issues?

@artisticspirit Yeah. I have anger issues, and it just makes it worse.