“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
4 Answers
PsychiatristPsychiatrist
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.
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.
This link should provide you a clue to your question:
https://www.aipono.com/blog/do-i-have-an-eating-disorder-quiz?gclid=CjwKCAiAu8SABhAxEiwAsodSZM3J2kAuEYV628nmwR9xjKt8kmpBhxmtDHl_wxqZlPa5alueOhH8IhoCUL0QAvD_BwE
https://www.aipono.com/blog/do-i-have-an-eating-disorder-quiz?gclid=CjwKCAiAu8SABhAxEiwAsodSZM3J2kAuEYV628nmwR9xjKt8kmpBhxmtDHl_wxqZlPa5alueOhH8IhoCUL0QAvD_BwE
