Maybe I do Have an Eating Disorder? psychiatrist help!!!
I have always loved food, I even wanted to be a chef, but It just all stopped I don't know why, I have never been "fat" maybe a bit chubby and like every teenage girl I wanted to be skinner, my mum has suffered from eating disorders although I don't really know what this consists of , but I always felt uncomfortable in front of her, she was always telling me things are fatning and that I should get out and exercise and now all she does is tell me I am too skinny, So I went to see a doctor ( I have suffered from depression and anxiety a long time) and he has told me to go to a psychiatrist next Friday, can anyone tell me what I should expect? I mean calories, eating to much, fear of certain foods, not eating, being sick I?ve done it all :( horrible I know I am mad at myself. Why did I let this happen, I know I?m not fat but I just always feel so fat. What should I be prepared for at the psychiatrist?
Hi @MelissaJade. I am Liz. I worked in a eating disorder treatment center for many years. I know all of this is very difficult for you. It is a rollercoaster of emotions. The psychiatrist will ask you a number of questions related to your eating disorder and may even weigh you. They may also refer you to a registered dietitian to help with meal planning. I am here if you need to talk.
Thank you for replying that's really helpful! <3
Hello, I hope I'm in the right place, sorry if I am not. My 14 year old daughter for the past four years has been storing decaying food/hiding in cupboards, bags of it. She is an intelligent girl, I have noticed that she has not been eating normal meals, so I decreased portions as she fed her food to the dogs. She is quite tall for age on the lower rate but not anorexic. She steals food out of my parents cupboards, eats in bed room, she has stolen family sized sweets tin, takes chocolate any rubbish. She l9ks like she is survival storing, I haveenot come across this before? I understand that she many be unhappy, not had food /emotional behaviour needs met. Please help. PS she leaves rubbish, she wants to be caught?
@wonderfulIcicle35 - I can't say for sure what's going on with your daughter, but it definitely sounds like something is. Have you tried talking to her about it? Every situation is different, but she may be needing to tell you something. Or she may really struggle to talk to you about it, but need someone to talk to - a counselor or therapist, etc. The first step is letting her know that you see what is going on, that you care about her, and that you want to help. Then you can go from there to figure out what makes the most sense for you and your daughter. Good luck, and take care. And if you need to talk about it, you can always reach out to a listener on here to get some extra support - you need to take care of yourself through this tough stuff, too!
Thank you, I have offered her time/space, she can be very difficult to read, at times she treats people like she is better/more knowledgable, but her needs are younger/front. Her best friend has just taken of and has been cutting. For some time, she shared this with me but I told her I was there to support her, in hopes she would open up, since then she has stolen money from me for last year, I took her phone, now she insulted me about my hoarderingg calling me lazy because I can't clear hose, but she is unaware of hidden undercurrent beneath. Thank you for talking, best wishes
I'm not sure if I have an eating disorder. I'm counting calories and restricting what I eat. However at the same time, I'm also having thoughts that I shouldn't be eating and that I am fat and need to lose weight. I want to be thin but I feel as though I am fat and can't wear shorts out or crop tops because of my thighs/legs and my stomach. I don't want to look in photos and think "who's that fat girl" or "ewww". I hate being the fat girl of the group all the time. I'm fed up of it all.
@sadandcrestfallen - I certainly can't diagnose whether or not you have an eating disorder as I am not a doctor, but it sounds like you are definitely struggling with food and body image. Have you talked to anyone about this? Typically issues like this are easiest to take care of if you catch them early, and it sounds like getting some extra support and someone to talk through everything you're feeling might really help. Take care
I understand that you can't diagnose me but I have spoke to a mate about it and it was nice to get it off my chest but family has made even more comments about my weight and my mate that I spoke to is aelf conscious also and she'smuch smaller than me
Do you think it might help to talk to a counselor? Not sure what age you are, but if you're still in school, there are often a lot of resources available through that. Otherwise, there are lots of resources globally that could be a help. Or even just grabbing a listener on here to talk to for a while to get things off your chest could help. Good luck!
