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Q: Possible eating disorder

asked by: LolaDazzle on July 10th, 2009

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I don't know quite what to do but I have lost a lot of weight recently. The problem is that now I am eating under 400 calories a day- I know the health implications and to tell the truth, I am so scared. I don't know what I am doing to my body and I am worried that I cannot break out of this habit.

I feel physically disgusted with myself when I eat and I try to avoid food at all costs. I should be feeling great, at my slimmest however I wear baggy clothes and don't want to make an effort. I don't want to socialise and my life revolves around what I can eat, when I eat and if I should be eating.

It is driving me crazy and I just am looking for some advice or help. I don't know if this is an eating disorder but all I know is that food controls my moods and my life.

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wendyrs

replied on July 13th, 2009

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It sure does sound like an eating disorder. Your food is controlling your life. You need to get some help from a professional psychologist that you feel comfortable talking to. Seek a professional that has much experience in eating disorders so you don't waste your time. Don't allow the food to control your life anymore.

madmango1

replied on July 13th, 2009

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It does sound like an eating disorder. And help is there. Food is something we all need, we can't hide from it unless we want to die. So look up in your phone book a professional psyc. and go talk to him/her. They will help as long as you are willing to help yourself as well.

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