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Posted by Pandabear on October 5, 2004, at 18:40:14
Hello to all, I need some advice. I think that I might have an eating disorder...or at least, Im on the edge of one but I am not sure. My therapist doesn't know anything about this except that I have gained a few pounds in the past year or so. I didnt think I was having a problem but, I have been eating like crazy. I bought 2 things of ice cream and ate them with in a couple of days...along with the chocolate syrup that freezes in 30 seconds...yummm...but, the bottle only lasted 2 days because I used so much of it. I ate that, plus im eating when Im not hungry...I have been trying to get down to 130 lbs and im up to 148......Last week however, I weighed myself and was down to 143..so I gained a few since then...
I dont weight myself every day but, I did weigh myself today (I work in a doctor's office) and the doctor came out asking me what I was doing and that I am only supposed to weigh myself once a week...I laughed and said that she didnt understand because I have gained weight not lost it..and she laughed and said it didnt matter...(I work for my dad who is a doctor so they all know me there...)But, I am concerned about my gaining weight. But, I cannot stop eating. Like tonight, my plan is to make this cake that I bought and eat it...(its not a big cake) but Im eating so much junk.
I bought this tea called "slimming tea" and of course it doesnt work....but I have come so close to buying medicines to help me loose weight but im to scared to do that to myself. I havent bought anything except for the tea.
I know I should probably be writing down what I eat but I really dont see it as a problem yet except to say that im concerned about my weight. The ultimate would be for me to start excercizing but I am too lazy. I think i need help...
I have a session with my therapist tomorrow afternoon but tell me what you think, do you think that this sounds like an eating disorder? No one knows about it and my parents would FLIP if they knew what I was thinking...
What got me messed up was that I was eating well, and gained weight anyway and that really irritated me and now i feel like im on the edge of a problem...
Someone please give me some advice or help...
Does this sound like an eating disorder?
Thanks.
Pandabear
Posted by partlycloudy on October 5, 2004, at 19:28:22
In reply to Possible Eating disorder?, posted by Pandabear on October 5, 2004, at 18:40:14
I think your worry about a possible problem might be creating one of its own. i would certainly bring up your weight concerns with your therapist - these issues are so often dealt with casually unless we have a clearly defined eating disorder. I know that some doctors dismiss patients' concerns about weight gain because it is due to the meds - but if it is having a detrimental effect on you overall , it must be brought up.
Please take good care,
pc.
Posted by shrinking violet on October 5, 2004, at 21:14:50
In reply to Re: Possible Eating disorder?, posted by partlycloudy on October 5, 2004, at 19:28:22
As someone who has struggled with an eating disorder/anorexia for ten years (and counting), you definitely want to take care of this now, before it spirals out of control (and trust me, it can do that very quickly). Whether or not you have a true eating disorder doesn't matter----in the end, it's only a label---but what matters is how you are thinking about yourself, your eating, and your body image and weight.
You should bring this up with your T. But have you also considered seeing a nutritionist? A nutritionist can be very helpful in teaching you how to eat in a more healthful way, and they often *are* knowledgeable about eating disorders, and can be great people to talk to about such issues as/if these come up for you during your treatment with her/him.
Just a few questions to think about:
Has your eating changed lately?
If so, has anything happened that may have caused this (changes, stress, etc)?Sometimes eating problems can be attributed to other things going on that we may not consciously want to deal with.
Good luck, and stay on top of this. If your T isn't as helpful or supportive as you'd like, find another T, or supplement with a nutritionist.
Take care,
SV
Posted by Poet on October 5, 2004, at 21:24:25
In reply to Possible Eating disorder?, posted by Pandabear on October 5, 2004, at 18:40:14
Hi Pandabear,
I've been bulimic for 26 years. For me, if I eat mass quantities of ice cream and an entire cake it's because I am stressed out and am using food as temporary comfort.
Are you feeling out of control in some way? Are you under more stress?
Try talking to your therapist, so you can start trying to identify what might be behind your sudden over eating.
Let us know how you're doing.
Poet
Posted by saw on October 6, 2004, at 4:00:20
In reply to Possible Eating disorder?, posted by Pandabear on October 5, 2004, at 18:40:14
I can fully understand what you are going through and the anxiety it is causing you. It does sound to me that you are eating for comfort. Perhaps, with your therapist, you can identify what is causing you to seek comfort or what is triggering you to turn to food. I have eaten for comfort on many occasions, it's kind of like drinking. Once you start, you cant stop. I don't think I have an ED but I can safely say that my mental attitude and bearing with regards to my weight and eating is not healthy. I am presently fighting a colossal battle with my weight thanks to meds.
I am sure that you will benefit from sharing this with your therapist. And as you said no-one knows about it so you may feel a great relief in being able to share it with someone who can constructively help you.
I wish you the best and let us know how it goes.
Sabrina
Posted by Camille Dumont on October 9, 2004, at 14:02:10
In reply to Re: Possible Eating disorder? » Pandabear, posted by saw on October 6, 2004, at 4:00:20
I'm no expert when it comes to ED but if it makes you feel bad (obviously posting here is a sign it does bother you) then you should talk about it with your therapist. Wether or not it is a real ED or not, it doesn't matter ... what is important is that it is causing you some distress and thats not good.
Maybe your therapist can help you understand why your eating gets out of control and help you come up with strategies to take back that contro and if its stress to find other more healthy outlets for it.
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