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How To Avoid Eating Disorders?
im 19, and just took 9 different online questionnaires/surveys on medical sites, and they all say im at high risk of getting ( if i dont already have) an eating disorder. i dont trust my gp enough to talk about this, but i know something isnt quite right in my head at the moment. what should i do?
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
You have mentioned that you tried several online questionnaires and that you seem to be having many other features of an eating disorder. Also, this age group of late teens is when many eating disorders start.
So, to help you have a better understanding about your problem, here are some of the typical symptoms of an eating disorder:
- Refusal to maintain a body weight that is at or above the minimum normal weight for your age and height
- Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat
- Having a distorted image of your appearance or shape
- Eating too much food in one go / Bingeing
- Engaging in weight losing behaviours like induced vomiting, purging, taking water pills, etc.
In your case, you have any of the above features, then you definitely need to consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation to confirm a diagnosis of an eating disorder.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
Consultant Psychiatrist
You have mentioned that you tried several online questionnaires and that you seem to be having many other features of an eating disorder. Also, this age group of late teens is when many eating disorders start.
So, to help you have a better understanding about your problem, here are some of the typical symptoms of an eating disorder:
- Refusal to maintain a body weight that is at or above the minimum normal weight for your age and height
- Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat
- Having a distorted image of your appearance or shape
- Eating too much food in one go / Bingeing
- Engaging in weight losing behaviours like induced vomiting, purging, taking water pills, etc.
In your case, you have any of the above features, then you definitely need to consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation to confirm a diagnosis of an eating disorder.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
Consultant Psychiatrist
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