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Eating Disorder? I think I may have an eating disorder. In early february I was a Bulimic I stoped vomiting but I still coun't clories is that a sign of an EDO?

Eating disorder? I've restricted food in the past, exercised in the past and even binged and purged. I think for the most part I've (with help) have gotten all that under control however I've noticed that when I'm stressed (even just a little) I often turn to food. Then feel god awful later when the stress has been resolved. Is this a form of an eating disorder also? Any suggestions to help alleviate or ideas were this stems from? that should have read exercised excessively

eating disorder...? im pretty sure i have an eating disorder...well im positive. i recently moved and have come across massive amounts of stress in my life. when i first moved i became an alcoholic consuming mass amounts of alcohol every day...ive recently been able to control the binge drinking. i now come across these horrible bouts of eating a huge amount of food and sticking my finger down my throat minutes after im finished to rid myself of it. sometimes a little bit after wards when i feel horribly sick and sometimes repeat the process in the same night. i used to be thinner before i moved here and have battled anoerexia and bulemia in the past. i would love any kind of recommendations as to how and curb these horrible haibts....

EATING DISORDER .....? How long does someone have to starve themselves to be diagnosed with an eating disorder? my friend has been starving herself for 2 weeks and doesn't believe me when i tell her she has something wrong with her and its most likely an eating disorder.

EAting disorder???????????????????????????????????????? Ok i think i have some sort of eating disorder??? Half the time all i can think about is food. I am a calorie counter. I mean it is not anorexia i eat about 1800 cals a day, but its just wants im done with lunch then im thinking about a snack for later or wha tto have for dinner. And i feel so guilty for jus eating a cookie like one oreo or something. Having a little bit of sweets every day is okay right??? as long as i dont over do it?? Does anyone know what im talking about or what could help me?

How does eating disorder treatment work? I am going to start seeing an eating disorder specialist next week and eventually do a partial hospitalization program possibly. How hard is it to recover from anorexia or an eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS)? Does the therapy really help? What exactly happens in treatment that helps? Do they make you force yourself to eat?

What kind of eating disorder is someone drinking beverages more than eating food? Well, my friend has been drinking beverages more than eating today. I mean, today, she only ate three spoons of noodles and a slice of pizza, and she is full the whole day. But she drinks more frequently than she eats that she could still finish a whole bottle of milk in one sitting! Is this a disorder? What is wrong?

How does a girl with an eating disorder think in the begining stages of an eating disorder? I mean in the begining stages, before she starts to quit eating. What are beginning thoughts she thinks before the actual disorder happens? What causes eating disorders? What are outward signs?

How would an eating disorder be triggered by the death of a parent? Just trying to do a little analyzing. What feelings do you think would trigger an eating disorder after the death of a father, or any parent? Let me know what you think. :)

How hard is it to recover from an eating disorder? I am going to start seeing an eating disorder specialist next week and eventually do a partial hospitalization program possibly. How hard is it to recover from anorexia or an eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS)? Does the therapy really help? What exactly happens in treatment that helps? Do they make you force yourself to eat?

What are the statistics of having an eating disorder? What are the statistics of girls with eating disorders? How many of them that start dieting at age 13-14 get an eating disorder? What percent? Maybe I should have put it this way: What are the chances of a person who started dieting at age 13 getting an eating disorder? i.e.(this isn't true but just an example of the kind of answer I'm looking for)---20% of people who start dieting at age 13 get an eating disorder...

Can a woman with an eating disorder carry a baby to full term? My friend is 26 and pregnant with her first child. She has been battling anorexia and bullimia for years. She is about normal weight and height right now and is 5 months pregnant. She told me that she eats about 1200 calories a day on average. She said about once a week she binges and then purges. She is going to a therapist and her doctor is aware of her eating disorder. Can she carry this baby full term? Will the baby be okay? Do you know anyone who had a eating disorder that had a baby?

How come everyone with any eating disorder is so beautiful? Logically, I know this is not true, but I believe it. Now I want an eating disorder really badly.

How can I tell if my friend has an eating disorder? I have a friend who'se 5'11 and she weighs 105 pounds! Could she possibly have an eating disorder? I know shes not bulemic because she never uses the bathroom, but whenever we're at a restaurant she eats a few bites and claims to be full. She drinks only diet soda and never stops talking about her weight. She brags about being skinny, though. Could she have an eating disorder or is she just really skinny?

How to make a healthy comeback from an eating disorder? So, I've been dealing with an eating disorder on and off over the past year. I'm 5'10 and I've dropped from 190 to 145 and wouldn't mind losing another 5 pounds, but overall am fairly happy with my weight. My eating disorder has consisted of basically, anywhere from 500-1,500 calories per day some days in one sitting sometimes in several. Exercising about 3-4 days per week burning about 300 calories per workout with both cardio and weight lifting. Now, I would like to adopt a healthier diet, but would like to do so without gaining back any weight. Any advice on doing this would be great as I realize my recent diet has not been very healthy. *Please no useless replies or comments. Thanks!

What kind of unusual problems can occur with an eating disorder? I have had an eating disorder for about 2 and a half years, I am recovering now and doing much better, but while i had it (bulimia/anorexia) I had some medical problems i had never had before but didnt seem to be listed as common problems associated with having an eating disorder. Such as I has ovarian cists, kidney stones, blueish coloron my fingernails, and when i first started i lost my period even though i wasnt seriously underweight at the time. Does anyone know why these type of things might happen, and if they could be ED realated or are they just coincidenses>?

What are some components of an eating disorder? What makes you believe you or someone else may have an eating disorder? How do people with eating disorders act? Thanks <33.

What do I do if my girlfriend is developing an eating disorder? My girlfriend is getting a eating disorder, she is only eating a cracker a day and keeps worrying about her own weight. If she even eats a bit more she will throw up afterwards. She has perfectly healthy weight (at the moment) for a girl her age. I am real worried about her getting anorexia later on. She will not listen when I ask her to eat normally, no matter what I say. What could I do as her boyfriend to help her?

Is it possible to recover from an eating disorder while being a full -time college student? I was recently diagnosed with an eating disorder. I'm not sure how severe it is, but I am 5'7, 95 pounds, and I eat anywhere from 800-1000 calories a day. I've been seeing a counselor who is currently working on getting a treatment plan together for me. I want to get better, but I also want to stay in school. How time consuming will treatment be? Will I be able to stay and do well in school while dealing with my eating disorder?

How can an eating disorder be prevented? I need help, by monday. I also need to know How can an eating disorder positively or negatively affect others around you?

Is a mother with an eating disorder more likely to miscarry? A friend of mine who is pregnant and only eats fruits and vegetables and eggwhites. Drinks large amounts of caffeine, and hardly eats any fat at all. She has been battling an eating disorder for the past 10 years. She recently miscarried twice. My question is, do people with eating disorders generally have a harder time keeping a pregnancy?

How can an eating disorder effect fertility? So, I've had an eating disorder for awhile, and i started to notice that my period only lasts for a day or a day and a half now. (I'm trying to get help for my eating disorder, so dont yell at me about that.) But I'm wondering, if I stop having my period, am I never going to get it back? How could this effect my chances of having children? Please help.

What is an eating disorder in simple terms? And what is the types of eating disorders a person can have? I would just like to know what the term 'eating disorder' means and the various types as well as a short description Thank you for answering =)

What do i say to the Doctor tomorrow about my eating disorder? Okay, I'm a 13 Year old, 123lb, Male, 5'8 and im pretty shy. I'm going to confront i have a eating disorder to the doctors tomorrow, my friends have been worried and told me to go, along with my family being very scared. Do i explain to the doctor how i feel when i eat, and why i barely/rarely eat over 1000 Calories. How i feel in the mind, and how i feel physically. Thanks for the help by the way.

Why is it that when people think eating disorder, they mostly think anorexia or bulimia? I see a lot people address anorexia and bulimia but they don't take binge eating disorder as seriously. In my eyes it is all the same (and I've suffered from all three of these). It has more to do with a dissatisfaction with oneself and an abuse of your body and/or food to remedy this feeling. So why are some eating disorder given more attention than others? jakesmom: I think binge eating disorder effects a lot of people. If this weren't the case, than the US wouldn't be suffering an obesity epidemic.

How do i know if iam developing an eating disorder? Hi, I'm a 17 year old girl and i have recently started dieting. i have become obsessed with counting calories and paranoid with what i eat and gaining weight. this is putting so much unnecessary stress on me. i am becoming more depressed and feeling guilty about food. i am afraid of developing an eating disorder. I'm planning to see my doctor but wonder if any one has advice for me or can tell me if I'm headed towrds an eating disorder.

What happends during an eating disorder evaluation? In a few days I'm going for an evaluation at the hospital for an eating disorder. What types of tests would they do? All I know is that they are going to also be doing alot of tests on my physical health. Also, what else should I be expecting? I'm only 15 years old so I'm not sure what to expect. Thanks in advance!

What do i say to the Doctor tomorrow about my Eating disorder? Okay, I'm a 13 Year old, 123lb, Male, 5'8 and im pretty shy. I'm going to confront i have a eating disorder to the doctors tomorrow, my friends have been worried and told me to go, along with my family being very scared. Do i explain to the doctor how i feel when i eat, and why i barely/rarely eat over 1000 Calories. How i feel in the mind, and how i feel physically. Thanks for the help by the way.

Is an eating disorder the same as suicide? I am planning on going on an eating disorder because I dont feel like eating anymore and im so depressed by being harassed and bullied im sick of it nothing has helped guidance ,principal ,pyschologist nothing.I'm 13 by the way.

How do i get help with my suspected eating disorder? I think i have a eating disorder. I 've had it for about nearly 2 years, on and off. I think i'm fat and now its gotten more serious. I'm always sick, Bloted stomache and even after i eat a small meal.I think i'm really fat and friends are now seeing how thin, i'm getting. I feel so tired and i really want to get help but i don't know how to go to my school Counsller, and say i have a eating disorder. Plz... Any ideas...Thanks.

How do I know if my eating disorder has made me infertile? I've had an eating disorder that has been on and off since I was 14. I am now almost 18. It caused me to stop getting my period for a while & then it eventually came back when I started eating better & took medication to make me ovulate.

What are the dangers of an eating disorder? I was just wondering what the dangers of an eating disorder are like bulimia and anorexia?? If u dont eat and u have done alot of excerise can anything medically happen to u?

How many calories will I be forced to eat in recovery for an eating disorder? I'm seeking help for an eating disorder. I currently eat about 900 calories a day. I am 5'7 and weigh 95 pounds.

How did your history of an eating disorder affect you while pregnant? I'm doing a study on how pregnant women manage with their pregnancy while dealing with the challenges that an eating disorder leaves in your life. I am also looking for triggers that affected your eating during pregnancy. For example: being nauseous in the first 3 months can trigger bulimic (or anorexic) behavior and thoughts. You can also add anything that helped you overcome theses challenges. Thanks!

What qualifications would I need to become an eating disorder specialist? I want to be an eating disorder specialist and I was wondering what I would have to take at college/university.

How to resolve binge eating disorder? Hello, I am looking for binge eating disorder recoveries, to give me some advice on binge eating disorder, and how to resolve it. What led you to recovery, what can I do to stop BED?

Can having an eating disorder hurt you during surgery? I don't know if I have an actual "eating disorder", but I am trying to lose a lot of weight in a quick amount of time. Whenever I get like this, I barely eat, & when I do, I throw it up. I know it's bad, & I'm not looking for people to tell me that it's bad, because at the time, it's facts. I'm getting surgery on my stomach for endometriosis in a couple weeks, & I'm wondering if sudden weight loss can cause cardiac arrest or anything like that?

What are the characteristics of somebody with an eating disorder? What sort of person has an eating disorder? I've heard they are intelligent, perfectionists, emotionally sensitive. Is that true? What other characteristics and personality traits does a person with eating disorders have?

If your hair falls out from an eating disorder will it grow back? I had an eating disorder 4 months ago and my hair started falling out in handfuls. My hair is thinner now but im eating well again. Im 25. Will it all grow back?

How can i recouver from a complusive eating disorder? I have serious health issues i know. Im actually pretty skinny, but i binge and purge uncontrollably. My life is surrounded by this disorder and i hate it and want it to stop. i say that every morning or everytime i am eating well and healthy then once i have a little splurge of something that i consider forbidden, i go nuts!! and this happens everyday, sometime 4 times a day. i eat sooo much, like 7 meals in one. it is discusting and i cant act normal where do i start!

How do you know if you have an eating disorder? I eat three meals a day... I have small snacks to keep me going. But the extra stuff I have developed a habit of chewing then spitting out so I don't get as many calories. That wouldn't be an eating disorder since I already eat my three meals would it?

How do I send out subliminal messages about my eating disorder? I want to get help for my eating disorder that I've had for 3 years, but I don't wan to directly tell anyone because I'd feel ashamed. How can I subliminally send messages to close friends to see if they will get help for me?

How to help a teen who is developing an eating disorder? This one is not only for my project but also affects me. I need to know how to help a teen who is developing an eating disorder. Also for my case i want to know how to stop the development. The previous answers were great so keep them coming!

How can I recover from an eating disorder? I have made a lot of improvements in the past year, but I'm still not 100% healthy or where I need to be. I'm finally able to admit that I have an eating disorder, mainly I am bulimic. I don't really have the support of my family or friends. I've been trying to read books and am going to start journaling when I'm tempted to fall into old habits. Does anyone else have any advice or support and encouragement? Thank you!

Is an eating disorder some form of obsessive compulsive disorder? My friend said that she used to feel like she had obsessive compulsive disorder, and now she has the beginning serious signs of an eating disorder. Could the obsessive compulsive disorder have manifested in an eating disorder? She used to have to touch certain things a certain number of times, or count to certain numbers in her head when she saw a number above 50, ex. Any ideas?

Is the dislike of eating in public an eating disorder? My good friend eats, I know this for sure. But she feels uncomfortable about eating in front of her friends, like many others do. Now her dad is sure she has an eating disorder. Is this really one?

what quallifies a person with an eating disorder to need a feeding tube? do theyjust need to be underwieght and anorexic, or can they be any wieght, any eating disorder?

How does someone get over binge eating disorder? I was just wondering how people recover from binge eating disorder. Is therapy needed, or can someone do it themselves?

How can I lose 5 stone whilst battling an eating disorder? I have suffered with a binge eating disorder for several years and am now really struggling to lose any weight at all. I want to lose 5 stone in total but do not have a time limit. I can't stick to any diets cos of my eating disorder and my weight is stopping me exercising as I get so out of breath and in pain very quickly. HELP!!!!!!!

How can you tell if someone suspects you have an eating disorder? If you have an eating disorder, and nobody knows about it, how can you tell if they suspect you have one? What kind of little hints do they drop to find out on their own? Do they keep offering you snacks to see your reaction? There has to be someting out of the ordinary that would give it away that they are trying to figure it out without coming forth and outright asking, like detective work. What are some tell-tale signs?

How do you think people feel with an eating disorder feel about their disorder? Out of curiosity. Usually, the people with eating disorders(bulimia/anorexia) do it because they want to be thin. But then there are some people who are bulimic or anorexic and want to get help, or are in search or help. But help means, i think giving up your disorder and defeating it's purpose. Just wondering?

How to lose weight after an eating disorder? I got over my eating disorder two years ago. I am now bordering on overweight. Whenever I lower my calories, I either gain weight or my weight stalls. I am assuming this is related to the eating disorder (my body hangs onto the fat because it thinks I will starve myself again). What can I do to lose weight? I don't care how fast or slow.

What will they ask me at an eating disorder evaluation? So my parents want me to go to an eating disorder evaluation for bulimia, but I don't know what to expect them to ask. Anyone know?

How do I tell my parents about my eating disorder? I am 20 years old and have had an eating disorder for a year now. I have been suffering with anorexia and bulimia. I haven't told my parents yet and feel really bad for not telling them, especially my mom. I'm worried they are going to find out and I don't want them to. I think I should just tell them, but I don't know how. Can anybody help or share their experience?

What causes heart problems in eating disorder patients? How do the different types of heart problems develop? What eating disorder symptoms cause them? Is it that the heart muscle becomes weak or what? Does that affect ability to exercise or how one feels after exercising such as dizziness or breathing and stuff?