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Do I have an eating disorder?

I don't like solid foods and prefer to drink liquids instead. There are some foods that make me feel sick just thinking about it. I also only like to eat when people are eating around me so I don't make them uncomfortable. When having the choice by myself I don't eat. And to prove I eat to people I start binging when people are with me. I haven't heard of an eating disorder like this and don't know if I have one at all. I don't remember how long this has been going on.

Female | 16 years old

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Sounds like it is very possible that you are struggling with an eating disorder. An important question to consider is why you have an aversion to food? Are you afraid of gaining weight, of what it will do to your body or of getting sick? Warmly, image photo Rachel McKenna, MD Soon to be Scaringe Owner Psychiatrist image icon Toll Free 18889844456 TollFree18889844456 image icon Fax 844 3674170 image icon www.havenpsychiatry.org image icon rachelhavenpsychiatry.org rachelmd.support image icon 1110 Pinellas Bayway South, Suite 102 St. Petersburg, Fl. 33715 httpsmaps.google.com?q11020Pinellas20Bayway20South,20Suite2010220St.20Petersburg,20Fl.2033715
There are different kinds of eating disorders, some that involve restricting oneE28099s diet and some that include bingeing andor purging. Changes in eating habits can be linked to anxiety, depression, sensory sensitivities, and other conditions. I strongly encourage you to seek consultation with your primary care doctor andor a mental health professional to discuss your concerns and answer any questions you might have. They can offer suggestions to ensure healthy eating habits. Best Regards, Dr. Jennifer Daffon, PsyD daffoncounselinggmail.com www.emotesy.com
It sounds like you may well have an eating disorder. You should see a dr.
I would imagine these circumstances are distressing for you. I recommend you make an appointment with you primary care physician, be honest in reporting these conditions and ask about a good referral to a mental health professional who can provide you a thorough assessment and diagnosis with a solid plan for treatment.
Thank you for your question.
It’s hard to know the definitive answer to this without both a medical and psychological evaluation. But it is likely that you have some sort of relationship with food that is causing difficulties in your life. That’s always a sign that some professional intervention may be a help.
It is not possible to diagnose you without a full assessment. You should seek a mental health professional to do this.
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