What should one do about borderline eating disorders?!

What should one do about borderline eating disorders?

I feel confident in a self-diagnosis to say I am either borderline anorexic or have OCD about food. I'm just unsure what to do about it because it's all I ever think about. Getting fat from this sandwich, how many calories are in that drink, weighing myself frequently, worrying about gaining any more weight, etc. but I don't really starve as an anorexic would. I eat, just not a lot and not often. I don't want to seek help because it's embarrassing because I don't know why I'm being like this and it's too shameful to tell my parents so is there any tips or help on what to do about this? I feel like I'm a different person asking this, like it's not really me but I just want to be rid of these constant thoughts and worries.

4 weeks ago
These symptoms have been going on for a while but it's just now starting to concern me. I do know that my parents would feel heartache knowing I have a problem and I know they'd probably want to help but I feel like they will just talk to me and say I'm overreacting or feel like they're bad parents for not knowing. About the body image, I didn't address that because most people on here say things like "Ohh I think I'm fat, I guess I'm anorexic?" so I didn't want to sound as if I looked up the symptoms and made them fit me. I play volleyball and we do a lot of conditioning so I gain muscles from it and they drive me crazy. I've made silly comments to my mom about being fat and such and then she reminds me I'm putting on muscle but the number on the scale bugs me too. I soon forget what she has said and think I'm fat and getting fatter but then remind myself it's muscle so it's kind of back and forth on body image.

Don't feel embarassed. You are not the only one who has or is at risk of developing an eating disorder. You'd be surprised to find out it is very common nowadays. At least, give yourself a pat on your back to recognise the symptoms.

It is best that you can find a professional to talk to. Arresting the problem now is better than letting your eating disorder become full blown. Please know that early treatment can help in recovery. If left untreated, eating disorders can cause serious health complications.

Don't feel ashamed about your condition such that it prevents you from telling your parents. Your parents love you and will want to help you out. Admitting that you have a problem is part of becoming mature and taking responsibility for your own health and happiness.

At the same time, you should get educated about eating disorders. This is a good site to go to as it is pro recovery and friendly http://www.eating-disorder-research.com...

There is a lot of information in there that can help you understand about eating disorders. Getting the right information is key to an effective recovery.