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Do I have an eating disorder? (long sorry!)
Hey,
I'm studying for my AS levels at the moment and I really want to be a vet at uni so theres a lot of pressure involved. Recently i've been REALLY stressed because of the looming exams and my previous track record with them- (attempted to get drunk and seperate occasion- attempted to OD because of exams) Plus I didn't handle my stress brilliantly in January and let it affect my exams so ended up with results I could've done without- inc a C in Chemistry which is like THE A level for uni with vet med!
Basically recently I've been incredibly stressed so I've not been eating regular meals- i normally skip breakfast but because my parents are aware of my eating i go downstairs before them and put milk in a bowl with a lil bit of cereal and a spoon so when they go down after me it looks like i've eaten breakfast. Then for lunch I normally just go and buy a bar of chocolate or a bag of crisps from the shop by school and this combined with a fizzy drink makes up my lunch :/ I eat tea reguarly because again its at home with my parents but I normally have a smaller portion than them as I have done for years.
The reason I've started questioning my eating habits is because I fainted in school the other day in the middle of a chemistry practical at lunch presumably because i hadn't eaten anything that day and then i weighed myself when i got in and realised i'd lost more than a stone in less than a month.
Of course the fact I haven't been sleeping properly and I've generally been stressed has also probably contributed to this. I'm also not THAT thin- clothes size 12 ish.
Any helpful contributions would be apreciated
I'm studying for my AS levels at the moment and I really want to be a vet at uni so theres a lot of pressure involved. Recently i've been REALLY stressed because of the looming exams and my previous track record with them- (attempted to get drunk and seperate occasion- attempted to OD because of exams) Plus I didn't handle my stress brilliantly in January and let it affect my exams so ended up with results I could've done without- inc a C in Chemistry which is like THE A level for uni with vet med!
Basically recently I've been incredibly stressed so I've not been eating regular meals- i normally skip breakfast but because my parents are aware of my eating i go downstairs before them and put milk in a bowl with a lil bit of cereal and a spoon so when they go down after me it looks like i've eaten breakfast. Then for lunch I normally just go and buy a bar of chocolate or a bag of crisps from the shop by school and this combined with a fizzy drink makes up my lunch :/ I eat tea reguarly because again its at home with my parents but I normally have a smaller portion than them as I have done for years.
The reason I've started questioning my eating habits is because I fainted in school the other day in the middle of a chemistry practical at lunch presumably because i hadn't eaten anything that day and then i weighed myself when i got in and realised i'd lost more than a stone in less than a month.
Of course the fact I haven't been sleeping properly and I've generally been stressed has also probably contributed to this. I'm also not THAT thin- clothes size 12 ish.
Any helpful contributions would be apreciated
No one on here will be able to diagnose you with an eating disorder.
Having said that, your eating habits do sound very unhealthy. Do you think it is just because of the exams or something more? I had very strange eating during my GCSEs and began to think that I had binge eating disorder, but since my last exam I have never binged like that again.
Have you thought about seeing your GP? Or are you able to talk to your parents? A stone in less than a month is a lot.
Having said that, your eating habits do sound very unhealthy. Do you think it is just because of the exams or something more? I had very strange eating during my GCSEs and began to think that I had binge eating disorder, but since my last exam I have never binged like that again.
Have you thought about seeing your GP? Or are you able to talk to your parents? A stone in less than a month is a lot.
Lindsey123
No one on here will be able to diagnose you with an eating disorder.
Having said that, your eating habits do sound very unhealthy. Do you think it is just because of the exams or something more? I had very strange eating during my GCSEs and began to think that I had binge eating disorder, but since my last exam I have never binged like that again.
Have you thought about seeing your GP? Or are you able to talk to your parents? A stone in less than a month is a lot.
Having said that, your eating habits do sound very unhealthy. Do you think it is just because of the exams or something more? I had very strange eating during my GCSEs and began to think that I had binge eating disorder, but since my last exam I have never binged like that again.
Have you thought about seeing your GP? Or are you able to talk to your parents? A stone in less than a month is a lot.
I went to see my GP the other week about my stress in general. I think I may have to go again. And I know nobody here is going to be able to diagnose me- just dont want to class it as nothing if it may well be something =/
Anonymous
I went to see my GP the other week about my stress in general. I think I may have to go again. And I know nobody here is going to be able to diagnose me- just dont want to class it as nothing if it may well be something =/
Yes, it does sound serious. Would you be able to talk to your parents about it? A GP/mental health professional might diagnose you as 'eating disorder not otherwise specified' - ED-NOS.
You've just described my eating patterns. No breakfast, no lunch, but having dinner. Except I've been doing this for the last year now. It's unhealthy - we all know this. And sometimes when I'm really stressed I feel I'm on the brink of a disorder and I'll notice myself withdrawing food, it's not like I do it on purpose thogh, it's wierd. Yet I stay on top of it and try and eat more. I'll binge too then not eat anything for aaages. If it worrying you. Go to your GP, or you could wait and see if you drift back into regular eating patterns after exams. Could just be stress.
Your eating habits don't sound perfect by any stretch of the imagination but it sounds to me more like it's stress than a full blown eating disorder at this point. You don't mention any psychological issues you have pertaining to your current weight. I'd still go back to your GP and see if there is anything more they can do for you regardless. You might get something out of seeing a general counsellor but I doubt you would be referred to an eating disorder specialist. Having said that thought talking therapy can be very useful, I currently attend therapy and I'm happy that things are going in a positive direction for once.
I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa almost 7 years ago now. I wouldn't wish my existance on anyone, it's a constant 24/7 battle between the two sides of me, the anorexic side usually wins out and I find myself even now at 2am still pacing up and down my room in an attempt to just shed that little bit more weight. I'm 5ft 9 and under 7 and a half stone now, I know I must be thin, people tell me I am very thin but myself I just don't see it. I'm constantly finding areas to scrutinise and 'improve'. It's just very much a control thing as I've been told my anorexia is most likely a secondary illness off PTSD. However although I may think I have control in reality I've given my life up to this illness. I think where I could be now and I think where I am and the two are polar opposites. Don't jeopardise your exam results too over the sake of not taking care of yourself properly!
I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa almost 7 years ago now. I wouldn't wish my existance on anyone, it's a constant 24/7 battle between the two sides of me, the anorexic side usually wins out and I find myself even now at 2am still pacing up and down my room in an attempt to just shed that little bit more weight. I'm 5ft 9 and under 7 and a half stone now, I know I must be thin, people tell me I am very thin but myself I just don't see it. I'm constantly finding areas to scrutinise and 'improve'. It's just very much a control thing as I've been told my anorexia is most likely a secondary illness off PTSD. However although I may think I have control in reality I've given my life up to this illness. I think where I could be now and I think where I am and the two are polar opposites. Don't jeopardise your exam results too over the sake of not taking care of yourself properly!
Anonymous
Your eating habits don't sound perfect by any stretch of the imagination but it sounds to me more like it's stress than a full blown eating disorder at this point. You don't mention any psychological issues you have pertaining to your current weight. I'd still go back to your GP and see if there is anything more they can do for you regardless. You might get something out of seeing a general counsellor but I doubt you would be referred to an eating disorder specialist. Having said that thought talking therapy can be very useful, I currently attend therapy and I'm happy that things are going in a positive direction for once.
I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa almost 7 years ago now. I wouldn't wish my existance on anyone, it's a constant 24/7 battle between the two sides of me, the anorexic side usually wins out and I find myself even now at 2am still pacing up and down my room in an attempt to just shed that little bit more weight. I'm 5ft 9 and under 7 and a half stone now, I know I must be thin, people tell me I am very thin but myself I just don't see it. I'm constantly finding areas to scrutinise and 'improve'. It's just very much a control thing as I've been told my anorexia is most likely a secondary illness off PTSD. However although I may think I have control in reality I've given my life up to this illness. I think where I could be now and I think where I am and the two are polar opposites. Don't jeopardise your exam results too over the sake of not taking care of yourself properly!
I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa almost 7 years ago now. I wouldn't wish my existance on anyone, it's a constant 24/7 battle between the two sides of me, the anorexic side usually wins out and I find myself even now at 2am still pacing up and down my room in an attempt to just shed that little bit more weight. I'm 5ft 9 and under 7 and a half stone now, I know I must be thin, people tell me I am very thin but myself I just don't see it. I'm constantly finding areas to scrutinise and 'improve'. It's just very much a control thing as I've been told my anorexia is most likely a secondary illness off PTSD. However although I may think I have control in reality I've given my life up to this illness. I think where I could be now and I think where I am and the two are polar opposites. Don't jeopardise your exam results too over the sake of not taking care of yourself properly!
Great advice
and all the best. OP a lot of what you have described I find myself doing frequently. I don't by any means have an eating disorder but Im a VERY obsessive person, bit of a perfectionist and always trying to 'improve'. I suffer from stress often especially around coursework deadlines and exam time and often skip meals not because I'm trying to loose weight but because I'm so absorbed with what I'm doing. I also get physical symptoms like a tight chest and a throbbing headache around my temples and I often sleep walk. I find that going for a walk in the fresh air helps. I also make lists and deadlines for when I need to do my work by which helps sort out my head a bit (dont laugh I know its obsessive haha).
Hope this helps x
I don't think what you have is an eating disorder.
For example if you starve yourself purposely for the sake of looking good and constantly paranoid about putting weight on so you would starve yourself so you fit into a certain size of clothes etc.
I think your just stressed and when people are stressed sometimes they eat a lot or they don't feel like eating.
Heres a link I found that should give you further details:
http://www.eatingdisorderexpert.co.uk/WhatIsAnEatingDisorder.html
For example if you starve yourself purposely for the sake of looking good and constantly paranoid about putting weight on so you would starve yourself so you fit into a certain size of clothes etc.
I think your just stressed and when people are stressed sometimes they eat a lot or they don't feel like eating.
Heres a link I found that should give you further details:
http://www.eatingdisorderexpert.co.uk/WhatIsAnEatingDisorder.html
When I had my worst period of Anorexia, I did just as you. I prepared "meals" that would fool my parents to think that I have eaten. That is a BIG reason to think that you do have an eating disorder. If you want more advice, or just someone to talk to, PM me 
It doesn't sound like you are suffering from a full-blown eating disorder yet, but you definitely seem to have some problems with stress, maybe depression, and it could become an eating disorder if you carry on eating like you have been, because you start to get obsessed. I started off skipping breakfast, having diet coke for lunch and only eating with my family in the evening. Three years later I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. It was absolutely horrific. I'm happy to say that I'm now recovered, but it never, ever leaves you.
Don't let yourself get to that point. Please, please, get some help.
Don't let yourself get to that point. Please, please, get some help.
Hey OP,
I want to be a vet too so I kind of see where you're coming from with regards to the pressure and stuff.
However I do think you're doing yourself some serious damage at the moment, and if you want to get where you want to, then you're going to have to change your lifestyle.
Its a well known fact that vet med is insanely competitive and a ridiculously stressful degree once, if, you do get there. If you're fainting in school then this is your body's way of telling you that it can't cope with the strain you're putting it under.
Considering you're asking an internet forum if you have a problem then you probably feel like you can't talk to your parents/friends about this. As others have said go to the GP or even I don't know if there's a teacher or someone at school who you think you could talk to. However talking to teachers often means they have to inform your parents, especially if you have an eating disorder.
I'm no expert but I think that what you're doing now could very easily progress into a full blown eating disorder as stress levels increase.
Please do something before its too late x
I want to be a vet too so I kind of see where you're coming from with regards to the pressure and stuff.
However I do think you're doing yourself some serious damage at the moment, and if you want to get where you want to, then you're going to have to change your lifestyle.
Its a well known fact that vet med is insanely competitive and a ridiculously stressful degree once, if, you do get there. If you're fainting in school then this is your body's way of telling you that it can't cope with the strain you're putting it under.
Considering you're asking an internet forum if you have a problem then you probably feel like you can't talk to your parents/friends about this. As others have said go to the GP or even I don't know if there's a teacher or someone at school who you think you could talk to. However talking to teachers often means they have to inform your parents, especially if you have an eating disorder.
I'm no expert but I think that what you're doing now could very easily progress into a full blown eating disorder as stress levels increase.
Please do something before its too late
xAnonymous
attempted to get drunk and seperate occasion- attempted to OD because of exams
A history of suicidal tendencies and a desire to enter a profession with one of the highest rates of suicide. Recipe for success.
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