Can I still have an eating disorder if I am considered as obese or overweight?

Indeed, and if it is not considered a "Binge-Eating Disorder," one may fall under a different category, such as the newly classification by the name of EDNOS, which stands for "Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified." The reason for this is because a person may not be considered clinically "anorexic," for example, according to the criteria outlined in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), which states that a person must be below a certain weight, although it is apparent they exhibit signs of disordered eating. So with that being said, it is certainly possible for an obese or overweight person with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

Yes, you totally can. I would suggest talking to a physician more about this actually. You can be anorexic or bulimic and be overweight.

Eating disorders are much more about the physical and mental destruction than about a certain physical appearance. It is so true that people can have an eating disorder at any size/weight.

Absolutely. Eating disorders are not only characterized by overtly skinny girls who do nothing but crunches and drink diet coke and eat celery. Anyone can have an eating disorder. I am not discouraging you to get help, but I would keep in mind that society often projects it's skewed views on those who may have low self-esteem, and they can make it seem like the ED community is a glorified one. listen to your body and trust your instinct. I wish you a healthy and safe recovery!

Yes! You don't have to be underweight to be considered to have an eating disorder. There are many different categories of eating disorders and they can show different signs and symptoms in different people.

yes because i had bulimia and i was overweight by alot. i hardly lost any weight during the time anyways but still i was trying.

No, certainly not. Eating disorders can happen to anyone regarding religion, ethnicity, gender , height, weight etc. To get a diagnosis you should see a GP and thats where they take it.

You might have eating disorder, it should affect your social, personal and occupational life. Also, need to check the symptoms and then decide.

Yes you can. An eating disorder is not related to how much you currently weigh, but related to self-desctructive eating habits as a whole. Whether the person is undereating or overeating or both, the behavior would still be considered an eating disorder, regardless of current weight.

Of course. Your weight has nothing to do with your mental health. Even if you are 300+ pounds and you become obsessive with starving yourself you follow the criteria for an eating disorder. A lot of people don't think anorexics can be heavy, but you don't know where someone started. Someone might be 180 but started at 300 not too long ago. Not to mention not all eating disorders make you lose weight. Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder but it makes you gain. Anyone of any shape or size can develop an eating disorder.