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Anyone here eating disordered? And, what do you think is the main reason/s a person developes an eating disorder?

Well if you've seen the other thread you'll know that sometimes I just don't feel like eating because I'm too unhappy.

That's a form for eating disorder too, yes, but I have to admit I was thinking more along the lines of intentional starving/purging/exercising for the purpose of losing weight.

overeating is just as much an eating disorder as undereating/purging but it is commonly known as greediness. seems just a little wrong to me.

Of course overeating is also an eating disorder, but society has turned it into something much more shameful than anorexia or bulimia.

Edit: Gah, I am tired. I didn't mean that it IS more shameful, just that people tend to think so.

I eat as much as I like, whenever I like. I'm 6 foot, and I weigh... 63 kilograms. (135 lb) Is this a disorder, or am I just lucky. :p

I eat as much as I like, whenever I like. I'm 6 foot, and I weigh... 63 kilograms. (135 lb) Is this a disorder, or am I just lucky. :p

dammit it all goes on my hips and thighs. *sighs* i would kill you for your figure. if i could fit in it i would wear your skin :eek:

I used to overeat, then my family made a big move and I had to leave everything behind. So the ensuing depression balanced it out!!! Now I'm relatively healthy!!!

I just recently became obsessed with being thin. For two week i would only eat on meal a day if even that and even when i ate it i would sometimes throw it up. I've never had an eating disorder until recently. Now im running everyday and excercising and eating 2-3 meals a day of Special K cereal. I'm not losing as much weigh as i did when i didn't eat, but i look healthier and i'm not so tired.

dammit it all goes on my hips and thighs. *sighs* i would kill you for your figure. if i could fit in it i would wear your skin :eek:

And since the break halfway through december, I've done nothing but sit on my ass all day. Ahh... the benifits of a fast metabolism. :D

I eat as much as I like, whenever I like. I'm 6 foot, and I weigh... 63 kilograms. (135 lb) Is this a disorder, or am I just lucky. :p

135 lb?!! That is a little ridiculous, I would consider that unlucky.

And since the break halfway through december, I've done nothing but sit on my ass all day. Ahh... the benifits of a fast metabolism. :D


ha ha thats so funny i almost spat out my mid-breakfast snack

I didn't answer your question. The reason I became obsessed with being thin was because i was finally fed up of not being comfortable withmyself. Another reason other people would become anorexic of bulemic is for a guy. I just recently became iterested in dating and began to worry about my body so I told myself i would be thin no matter what.

135 lb?!! That is a little ridiculous, I would consider that unlucky.

I don't know, I'm not concerned. I'm slight, but agile - excellent reflexes. ;)

ha ha thats so funny i almost spat out my mid-breakfast snack

I do my best. :D It's true though.

I just recently became obsessed with being thin. For two week i would only eat on meal a day if even that and even when i ate it i would sometimes throw it up. I've never had an eating disorder until recently. Now im running everyday and excercising and eating 2-3 meals a day of Special K cereal. I'm not losing as much weigh as i did when i didn't eat, but i look healthier and i'm not so tired.

It's all peachy in the beginning. And when it's not anymore, you fool yourself to think it's still worth it.

I've been eating disordered since I was 12-ish (I am 18 now) and I've kind of done it all (except for developing serious bulimia), it seems. I've had my binging periods, restriction periods, fasting periods, over-exercising periods...everything. I've spent the last two years obsessing over numbers and fat grams, and no matter how sick I looked I still thought it was worth it. That self-control was worth being cold 24/7, not being able to think straight and having a constantly aching body.

Anyway. About six months ago, I met someone great and we both fell in love. I instantly started gaining weight, and I still am. I can't say that I am cured, not by far, but I just realized that there is more to life than bones. And that maybe I am worth being loved even if my BMI isn't below 17.

So, basicly, for me..."wake-up calls" (i.e. realizing that I was losing my hair or getting bruises everywhere because of my under-eating) never worked. It was something as simple as "bah, screw this" that finally has made me take that huge step towards recovery. It's hard, but I'm gonna get there.

Enough about me though, hah!

Anyone here eating disordered? And, what do you think is the main reason/s a person developes an eating disorder?

Food?

Food?

Lol!

I didn't answer your question. The reason I became obsessed with being thin was because i was finally fed up of not being comfortable withmyself. Another reason other people would become anorexic of bulemic is for a guy. I just recently became iterested in dating and began to worry about my body so I told myself i would be thin no matter what.

I feel being thin is more about physical exertion than food. Being somewhat athletic in nature, I look at food as supplying energy more than simple enjoyment. (Not to say I don't enjoy food. :D ) As a guy, I can say I prefer a little more woman than hollywood often suggests. (then, I could be an exception. ;) )

It's all peachy in the beginning. And when it's not anymore, you fool yourself to think it's still worth it.

I've been eating disordered since I was 12-ish (I am 18 now) and I've kind of done it all (except for developing serious bulimia), it seems. I've had my binging periods, restriction periods, fasting periods, over-exercising periods...everything. I've spent the last two years obsessing over numbers and fat grams, and no matter how sick I looked I still thought it was worth it. That self-control was worth being cold 24/7, not being able to think straight and having a constantly aching body.

Anyway. About six months ago, I met someone great and we both fell in love. I instantly started gaining weight, and I still am. I can't say that I am cured, not by far, but I just realized that there is more to life than bones. And that maybe I am worth being loved even if my BMI isn't below 17.

So, basicly, for me..."wake-up calls" (i.e. realizing that I was losing my hair or getting bruises everywhere because of my under-eating) never worked. It was something as simple as "bah, screw this" that finally has made me take that huge step towards recovery. It's hard, but I'm gonna get there.

Enough about me though, hah!




Congratulations, luckily i was able to quit before i got worse , but i still think about it, I think that if i was alone at home more that i would throw up more, I still want to be thinner and I'm going to be no matter what. I'm going to college in August and i'm hoping i'll have more oppurtunity then.

Congratulations, luckily i was able to quit before i got worse , but i still think about it, I think that if i was alone at home more that i would throw up more, I still want to be thinner and I'm going to be no matter what. I'm going to college in August and i'm hoping i'll have more oppurtunity then.

Don't let it go too far.

I have anorexia, which gives me depression, and I eat to cope with the depression, so it balances out.

I have anorexia, which gives me depression, and I eat to cope with the depression, so it balances out.

Sounds like an effective system to me.

My two little brothers are vegetarian.... Does that count?

My two little brothers are vegetarian.... Does that count?
Maybe if they were vegetables.

My two little brothers are vegetarian.... Does that count?

I don't see why not.

I tend to overeat. I used to balance it out by drinking only diet drinks and having a huge caffeine intake, but I gave up caffeine last year and since then I've gained 30-40 lbs, so I'm dieting(ish) now.
I think the reason that people develop eating disorders (at least for overeating) is that food is the one consistently good thing that there is, and it's nice to have something you can count on.

I feel being thin is more about physical exertion than food. Being somewhat athletic in nature, I look at food as supplying energy more than simple enjoyment. (Not to say I don't enjoy food. :D ) As a guy, I can say I prefer a little more woman than hollywood often suggests. (then, I could be an exception. ;) )


Ive learned to look at food in disgust as if I can already picture it going to my hips or somthing. When i see large people eat i get really disgusted. Like if i eat i'll turn out that way.

I tend to overeat. I used to balance it out by drinking only diet drinks and having a huge caffeine intake, but I gave up caffeine last year and since then I've gained 30-40 lbs, so I'm dieting(ish) now.
I think the reason that people develop eating disorders (at least for overeating) is that food is the one consistently good thing that there is, and it's nice to have something you can count on.


You shouldn't feel the need to count on food. You should take up a hobby to occupy so that you won't turn to food.

Ive learned to look at food in disgust as if I can already picture it going to my hips or somthing. When i see large people eat i get really disgusted. Like if i eat i'll turn out that way.

You needn't, if you're fit and healthy. Although, if you're otherwise a compulsive eater, this could be a good thing. ;)

I tend to overeat. I used to balance it out by drinking only diet drinks and having a huge caffeine intake, but I gave up caffeine last year and since then I've gained 30-40 lbs, so I'm dieting(ish) now.
I think the reason that people develop eating disorders (at least for overeating) is that food is the one consistently good thing that there is, and it's nice to have something you can count on.


You shouldn't feel the need to count on food. You should take up a hobby to occupy you so that you won't turn to food.

I don't have a lot of money and consider myself lucky to have enough food to survive.

It's all peachy in the beginning. And when it's not anymore, you fool yourself to think it's still worth it.

I've been eating disordered since I was 12-ish (I am 18 now) and I've kind of done it all (except for developing serious bulimia), it seems. I've had my binging periods, restriction periods, fasting periods, over-exercising periods...everything. I've spent the last two years obsessing over numbers and fat grams, and no matter how sick I looked I still thought it was worth it. That self-control was worth being cold 24/7, not being able to think straight and having a constantly aching body.

Anyway. About six months ago, I met someone great and we both fell in love. I instantly started gaining weight, and I still am. I can't say that I am cured, not by far, but I just realized that there is more to life than bones. And that maybe I am worth being loved even if my BMI isn't below 17.

So, basicly, for me..."wake-up calls" (i.e. realizing that I was losing my hair or getting bruises everywhere because of my under-eating) never worked. It was something as simple as "bah, screw this" that finally has made me take that huge step towards recovery. It's hard, but I'm gonna get there.

Enough about me though, hah!

Well....I've been a ballet dancer since I was very young, so I've had to stay around a certain weight most of my life, thus I have stunted my growth. I'm only 5'1", and soooo wish I was taller, grrrr so unfair.

I understand what you're getting at, I've often wondered if its worth it, but everytime I really take a step back and look I come to the conclusion it is. I mean don't get me wrong I eat healthy, I just don't eat all I should and I probably work out far more then is needed.

I'm glad you're on your way to recovery, I know how had it can be. Best of luck to you :)

I eat as much as I like, whenever I like. I'm 6 foot, and I weigh... 63 kilograms. (135 lb) Is this a disorder, or am I just lucky. :p

I'm half-bulimic. I binge.

:D

:( Im Bulimic