Do I have an eating disorder?!


Question:

Do I have an eating disorder?

I think I am a little on the chubby side but most people say I look anorexic. Most of the time I skip out on breakfast which a lot of people do but I barely touch my lunch. It is just a pick fest. I don't exactly eat what you would call a supper every night, sometimes I don't eat because my mom will not cook for me (long story). So I usually eat a whole bag of popcorn at exactly nine o clock and go to bed. Today I had breakfast for the first time in a long time but my mom wasn't going to be able to make lunch so I baked 24 chocolate chip cookies and ate about 2 of them in the course of an hour and a half. I was planning on having supper with my mom tonight but things came up with her and I just told her to forget about it. She offered to get me Subway or Mcdonalds but I refused. Now I probably won't eat untill nine o clock tonight with my bag of popcorn. Then today will repeat itself tomorrow. Sometimes I don't eat because I feel sad, maybe I just have weird eating habits.

Additional Details

4 weeks ago
I don't want to give my exact age, under 16 I shall say. My mom is not involved with drugs or anything she just in my opinion isn't very good at being a mom. I never drink anything different from water except the occasional juice. I will try to eat more and get rid of this wacky eating habit. To answer some more questions, yes, sometimes I do this to get attention. It seems like my mom doesn't really care at times...

4 weeks ago
I don't want to give my exact age, under 16 I shall say. My mom is not involved with drugs or anything she just in my opinion isn't very good at being a mom. I never drink anything different from water except the occasional juice. I will try to eat more and get rid of this wacky eating habit. To answer some more questions, yes, sometimes I do this to get attention. It seems like my mom doesn't really care at times...
Like on the bmi chart, I am in average, or a little lower.


Answers:

Hi Sweetie Pie!
First off - props to you for even thinking about this, being concerned about your behavior and seeking out information. For some people just this step alone is very difficult!
Secondly - I have some serious questions to ask of you. How old are you? How much do you weigh and how tall are you? Is your mom a single mom? Does she drink or use drugs? Are there other family members that live with you? Do you have a guidance counselor or a teacher/ professor you feel comfortable talking to? I am asking because it sounds very much to me like this isn't about eating. Sounds to me like something serious is going on between you and your mom - or just with your mom and its affecting you.
Your old enough to use the computer so your old enough to use a microwave and there alot of healthy things that can be cooked in a microwave (veggies, lean cuisine frozen dinners and stuff). But then - this really doesn't seem to be about eating. Sounds to me like you are wanting your mom's attention and for some reason she is unable to give it to you the way that you want it. Please do me one favor - don't let this get acted out through your eating!! Anorexia is a VERY serious mental illness and it literally KILLS 20% of the people who suffer from it. That's one out every five people with anorexia. Whatever is going on at home - your right, it's probably pretty bad and seriously in need of some attention and help. You DO have the power, no matter how old or young you are - to get the help you need without trying to control a bad situation through restricting your intake of food. Please talk to an adult that you trust and feel like you can really talk to about whatever is going on at home with your mom and you.
To answer your original question " do i have an eating disorder?" You did not give us enough information to give a firm yes or no.
I wish you the best and if you really need help because you don't trust an adult please call the National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663. You can take care of this!!
Again




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