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Q: Very Strange Kind of Eating Disorder..need Some Info.

asked by: HYDE on May 3rd, 2007

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I know someone who don't eat anything good for them. they will eat bar b q chips but never touch bar b q sauce. They will eat peanut butter cookies but never just peanut butter. Will eat cool ranch chips but would never touch the dressing. They have never ate a vegetable except french fries. Wont eat meat except fried bacon and that is about the extent of their diet. Its like their scared of real food..could someone give me some information on this kind of disorder., I cant find a thing. Has anyone ever heard of some thing like this..Please help.. Thank you very much. PS they will eat chesse whiz but not chesse slice or a piece of chesse off a brick.

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bleedingpoet513

replied on May 5th, 2007

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Re: Very Strange Kind of Eating Disorder..need Some Info.

Well dear i am not sure what a technical name for it would be but it sounds to me like maybe they eat things like that because they are fast and possable easy to burn off. have you noticed them having a problem with there weight at all ? some people belive that if they eat small amounts of fatty foods tey can burn them off quicker and not gain any extra weight.i use to catch myself eating a bag of chips or cereal over a meal cuz it was quick and i could count how many calories i would take in . i hope this helps some .. i know its not much but thats what it sort of sounds like to me .

rosalee

replied on May 31st, 2007

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Hi there,

It sounds as though your friend has what's called: anorexia - restrictive subtype. Has your friend been diagnosed of an eating disorder? If not, I encourage her to do so. From your post, I see that the extent of her diet could potentially put a risk on her health and she may very well be lacking nourishment, vitamins, and minerals.

I have this type of eating disorder myself and am being treated for it now. I hope to hear from you and your friend soon. Best wishes to all!

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