I fear developing an eating disorder. I feel obsessive, out of control of my weight, and would like to drop this 10-12 lbs or at least maintain a weight 8 lbs less than this. I'll get excited that I have dropped 4lbs, then feel horrible after I see it creep back on faster than it was lost. I am tired of monitoring everything that goes in my month. When I snake, I snake on almonds and carrot sticks.
Any advice would be welcome. Thank you as well for being here to respond.
I believe that I may be on my way to an eating disorder. I am 34 years old, 5'3" and I weigh 107. I am very petite and always have been. I haven't truely ever worked out, I've just been very very lucky. Even after having two kids, I lost all the weight without doing much. From as far back as I can remember I have always had problems eating if I was overly stressed or emotional about something. During those times, I will not eat.
Hi, Im 15, weigh 47kg (103 pounds) and am about 163cm. I have a athletic body, and im worried that i might be getting a eating disorder. My mum says its just how im built, and i'll get better. First of all, im scared to gain weight, and go over 50kg. I know im growing, but i dont wont to gain weight. I dont eat breakfast, sometimes lunch, and mabey dinner. I weigh myself, and if i think im getting close to 50kg, i wont eat, and might do some exercise.
Being fearful of gaining weight and continually working to keep your weight at an unnatural low is indeed the sign you may have an eating disorder. Nobody can diagnose you online but I assume you are posting because you suspect that is what is going on. But you are ahead of the game because you recognize it is not healthy! I encourage you to get some help. It may not be something you can just figure your way out of.
Is anyone familiar with binge eating disorder? I have been struggling with what I believe is binge eating disorder. It has gotten out of control and I am at a loss as to how to stop it. I have gained a horrible amount of weight and am miserable. I just want to regain control and able to cope in a healthy way...
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I just wanted to say I am going through the same thing. Panic attacks have taken over my life completely. I purchased a book online called " Panic Attacks Workbook" by Dr. Carbonell. It is useful , but as we know struggling with panic is not as easy to do as it is said. I pray everyday all day too....... It is a debilitating disease that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy, if I had one. I panic all day long , sometimes going to the ER .Hang in there ....
In my experience, it is very common for an alcoholic to have underlying emotional issues. I've been hospitalized 16 times at a mental health facility, and I've seen those who suffer from both a mental disorder and an addiction. As for the symptoms of bipolar, I found this:
What Are the Symptoms?
The primary symptoms of bipolar disorder are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings. The illness has two (BI) strongly contrasting phases (polar).
I have been to see two therapists lately, one said she didn't think I had anxiety and would get back to me.......she never did. The other did not talk at all, just listened........not for me. I spoke to another therapist today who has experience in Panic Attacks etc. she told me about a workbook and that I would 'have to/must' do the things in it. I have this workbook and it's things like........go to a movie, get on a bus........
Your Guide to Breaking Free of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It is not very expensive and you can get it from Amazon here in the states. I'm not sure where you would get it in Israel but I think if you can get this book, read it, use the worksheets, that you will start to feel better about this whole situation. You will gain a better understanding of how the mind of an OCD person works and what we can do to gain control back.
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