Do I have an eating disorder?

[JustinTheGreat]

All my friends are saying I have an eating disorder.. Im not really denying that I have one, I just dont know if this would be considered one or not. So whenever I want unhealthy foods, instead of swallowing I just chew and spit it out. That way I taste it instead of actually eating it. I only do it with unhealthy stuff but my friends worry that i'll eventually start to do it with more foods until im not eating at all anymore. I know im not going to get to that point, so i dont see why its a big deal. What do you think?

[mskay]

From my point of view, that seems to be one of the characteristics of eating disorder. This started out as a habit of mine when I was around 13ish and because I was losing weight drastically, my dad took me to seek professional help and turned out I suffered from anorexia nervosa. I'm getting better now thanks to the doctor. But what I'm trying to say is, if you're concern about your health, its best if you consult your doctor asap. Because this might escalate into an eating disorder if you don't seek help. Hope this helps.

[idamm]

That doesn't sound healthy behavior at all! I think you should see a doctor and talk to him/her about that. Remember that health care is there also to prevent, not just cure, illness and if you're concerned about your eating, talking to your doctor can help :)

[AdoringFan]

That's not a healthy attitude to eating, friend. I'd really stop doing that if I were you, because if you don't have an eating disorder now, you sre on your wsy of developing one.

[colourhide]

i don't think you should let your friends try and diagnse you with someone as serious as an eating disorder nor should the internet. if you are worried about this and so are your friends, then i think you should see a doctor

[JustinTheGreat]

If it did get really bad and i started not to eat at all, what do i do? Do i check into a hospital? And i know its stupid to ask people online, im just uncomfortable talking to my parents about it at the moment.

[colourhide]

if i am being honest, i think you should go to just your normal doctor because even if you aren't worried about it, you will still have these questions that only a professional can answer, if they suspect anything or are unsure they will help and send you somewhere appropriate. make sure you tell your parents, they should know what \'s going on and have the right to know! it's nothing to be embarrassed about!

[beautifulangel76]

I think you should see a doctor before you start to do other things.

[thenewgirlll]

Maybe you don't have one RN, but you will soon if you keep doing that

[Anonymous]

Well that's a characteristic of having an eating disorder. Do you chew and spit because you don't want to absorb the calories?

[JustinTheGreat]

Yeah

[Opinion Owner]

I used to suffer from bulimia, and that's one of the habits I started out with. I don't think you have a eating disorder now, but if you're concerned about absorbing calories then it may escalate to that. Talk to your doctor or get professional help if you become worried about it.

[JustinTheGreat]

Thank you