What kind of eating disorder is this?

Question

I know I'm skinny but I still can't eat. It's like I have a HUGE fear of eating..... Is this anorexia, even though I know I'm thin??

Answer 1

No!!!!! People that have anorexia think they are too fat even when they are dying from hunger! There must be a completely different cause for your fear even though I suspest the problem you have may be somewhat phsycological as well. I also have an eating disorder. I went from 177 lbs, down to 128 in a very short period of time. See a physician or another professional that can help you. The saying is that, you are what you eat. That is so true. My problem was so easy to solve I was amazed! My doctor told me not to try and force myself to eat something I did not want at that moment, as my family tried to get me to do, but this is very important!!!!!! You have to eat something that totally appeals to you at that time and in that moment. Just think of all the things you would really enjoy at that moment and eat it. Try to think of something healthy, but if not, start with something you want, just for the hell of it. That's the way I had to do it. Anyone and everyone can tell you what you should or should not eat. In the end, I can tell you from experience that your body knows what it needs and if you will only listen it will tell you. If you have enough intelliegence to ask this question you already know the answer to it. I was in a situation where I couldn't eat what I wanted. I had to eat what was set in front of me. I couldn't deal with that at all! If I tried to force myself it would come right back up. I knew what I could eat but couldn't have it. After awhile I just stopped eating completely.This is the way my doctor explained it to me after so many days of going without food your stomach shrinks and then you are unable to eat. That is why, when you are in the hospital they give a person broth instead of solid food. I am asking you truthfully to think of something you really want, and think you CAN hold down and go for it. It may come back up the first time but you have to keep trying! LOL

Answer 2

The fear of eating is called Sitiophobia. It's also known as Cibophobia.

Anorexia is an obsession with being thin. People with Anorexia choose not to eat or eat very little.

Answer 3

Anorexia Nervosa
The person suffering with Anorexia may be abnormally sensitive about being perceived as fat, or have a massive fear of becoming fat -- though not all people living with Anorexia have this fear. They may be afraid of losing control over the amount of food they eat, accompanied by the desire to control their emotions and reactions to their emotions

Answer 4

As long as you do eat and don't throw it up doesn't sound like you have a specific disorder but you may have a bad relationship with food, caused by other mental issues. Some people especially anorexics control their food intake as a way to compensate for not being able to control other facets of their life. If you even feel like you have a problem, you should probably talk to a parent or trusted guidence counselor or therapist, to help prevent a problem that could occur.

Answer 5

It is considered anorexia nervosa. At least you can acknowledge that you have a problem. Now. How to treat it.

You need to talk to a doctor. They need to weigh you so that they can make sure that you're not dangerously underweight. If you are, you may be hospitalized. If you're not, they may just put you on an antidepressant (Zoloft is known to treat eating disorders).

Just so that you know, anorexia can make you have heart palpitations that can eventually lead to cardiac arrest or heart failure. Don't let this condition get out of hand.

Please go see your doctor.

Answer 6

It's a phobia. These are quite common (just like all eating disorders). It may or may not be present with another eating disorder like anorexia. Dangerous if left untreated but all eating disorders have a high treatment success rate.

So, seek treatment for it.

Answer 7

Anorexia for sure.
Otherwise a distorted self image. Try forcing a meal first thing in the morning and your stomach will adjust to it, it is just conditioned to not eating. Good Luck stay healthy!

Answer 8

Talk to your family doctor. You need to eat a balanced meal at least once a day preferably two times daily. Where you know your thin or not, you do need to eat. Talk to someone who can help you while your still able to get help. Good luck.

Answer 9

It does sound like anorexia, however you are able to see you are skinny. Most Anorexics have a distorted body image that makes them see themselves overweight when they are not.

Either way, please tell you guardian(s) or contact your doctor immediately. Your heading down a dangerous road and not seeking help now is like playing with fire.

Answer 10

EDNOS eating disease no longer Otherise specific. it particularly is in actuality extra person-friendly than bulemia and not particularly as person-friendly as anorexia. you will discover out each and all the info approximately it. It additionally is composed of 'Binge-eating'. Binge -eating is doing what you do; no longer eating for a jointly as then actually happening a great binge. desire this facilitates.