I know someone who decides she isn't going to eat that day but she usually does. After she eats she always says "I shouldn't have eaten" and then she gets depressed. Is it a sign of anerexia or bullemia?
2006-09-09 13:30:16 · 13 answers · asked by MyCuteDog 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It can be. There are actually 3 diagnosable eating disorders in the current version of the DSMIV: anorexia, bulimia, and eating disorder NOS (not otherwise specified). If someone is experiencing body hatred, preoccupation with calories, exercize, body image, etc., but do not meet the full criteria for anorexia or bulimia, they may still have an eating disorder.
How does your friend feel about her body? What's her relationship with food and body like? If she's eating when hungry and stopping when full, that's a good sign. If she's restricting her caloric intake to maintain a lower weight, or compulsively overeating, that will certainly throw off her natural weight (or "set point" at which your body settles). It's a shame our culture makes women feel badly about their bodies...
More about ED's:
http://www.something-fishy.org/
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
2006-09-09 13:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by EDtherapist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the start of a serious eating disorder. She wants control of her life, and then feels really guilty when she has a lack of will power. I know from experience. I can't even enjoy ice cream without feeling guilty. Sounds like she may be always trying to lose those extra 5 - 10 pounds. Sometimes, but not making a habit of it, skipping a meal or two and enjoying what you like, i.e., ice cream or pizza is OK. Tell yourself you're not going to feel guilty, enjoy, and get back on track of a healthy diet the next day. Tell her she's not a bad person. We all do it. Her affirmation is: "I am safe and secure being in control of my own life".
2006-09-09 13:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by danaluana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No she is probably just struggling to lose weight. Most people once in a while feel guilty after eating too much. I really don't think it is a sign of anorexia or bullemia
2006-09-09 13:39:23 · answer #3 · answered by Amy H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, this can lead to an eating disorder, or she may already have one. I know that people with eating disorders, mostly people with bulimia, feel guilty after eating especially if they said they weren't going to. Sit down and tell her that you're worried about her. Or you could talk to her parents and tell them how you feel, they can get her professional help. If she is developing an eating disorder, she'll thank you in the long run for what you did.
2006-09-09 14:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by stephygirl4ever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That behavior can lead to a problem.
Does the person need to watch what they eat?
Either way, encourage activitiy.
If they run 2 miles per day, 6 days per week, they can eat a lot more and still look great.
2006-09-09 13:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by WheeeeWhaaaaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it could be. It could also be an emotional/self image issue that could lead to an eating disorder. Your friend needs help. You may want to talk with her or her parents to see what else they have noticed. She may need professional help.
2006-09-09 13:42:05 · answer #6 · answered by Brooke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything in moderation!! Excessively eating or not eating is unhealthy. Her body is obviously pissed off at her. Tell her to make up her stinking mind. The best thing she could do is learn to moderate her behavior.
2006-09-09 17:28:35 · answer #7 · answered by martiniac 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, being fat is a sign of a eating too much disorder and vise versa for toothpick people. Feeling guilty is a waste of time.
2006-09-09 13:33:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
No. It is probably someone who is fat and wants to go on a diet and does not have any willpower.
2006-09-09 13:32:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
i think bcuz shes fat, and she wants to lose weight, it happens to all of us outthere.
2006-09-09 13:50:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋