Do I Have an ED?
Throughout social media and television and such, eating disorders are shown as people not eating for very long periods of time and likely being hospitalized. However, that is not my experience which is why I question if I do have an ED. I only eat if someone gives me food because I feel obligated to do so but I normally eat the bare minimum to be socially acceptable. I generally skip breakfast and lunch or eat barely any. Every time I do eat, I feel a lot of self hatred and make myself do something to "make up for it", such as exercise to burn the calories or skipping more in the future.
What do you think, do I have an ED? Anything would be appreciated.
(Edited by @CheeryMango to remove request for advice as per forum guidelines)
Hello @jamesistired. The only sure and definite way you can find out if you have an eating disorder is by getting checked out by a medical professional.
@jamesistired Hello, thank you for sharing your concerns with the community! I understand how hard it might be to figure out whether you have an eating disorder or not. From your words, it seems like you are not hospitalized, but you have been skipping meals and engaging in behaviors to restrict the amount of calories you consume. I encourage you to ask yourself: Am I physically functioning well? Do I have an obsession with food, exercise, and body image? These questions can help you gain more insight into your current condition. Hope it helps! :)