Is it normal that i starve myself when i go out?

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Hi. I seem to have a problem of starving myself before I go out anywhere. Its just become a bad habit to count how many hours I digested what before I leave the house. It's connected with the fear I have of throwing up in public(totally messing with my social life here lol). But now I'm getting worried for my body(sometimes I'll get dizzy), so Im just wondering, is this normal? I don't throw up often(haven't since I was 14, 20 now) and I'm certainly not bulimic, as I hate throwing up, but I guess if I did need to throw up, I would prefer to do it at home lol.

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  • electricballoon
    14 years ago

    That sounds much more like emetophobia - fear of vomiting - than an eating disorder, but it could develop into anorexia if you keep associating food with vomiting.

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  • CookiezNOM
    14 years ago

    Thanks everybody. Ur all very encouraging. I talked to my mom about it as well. Shes known about it for a while. And shes trying to help me. I went out to eat and as long as I try and keep the thought in my head that my body needs this food, I seem to be able to eat less nervously. :)

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  • HellAndHighWater
    14 years ago

    I do that sometimes when I'm nervous about where I'm going.

    You might have some social anxiety issues, along with the fear of throwing up.

    Just relax.

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  • mtnw
    14 years ago

    so, what is the reason that you throw up anyway. if you vomit, it is because you are ill. are you sick? is this your way of handling some kind of condition, or did it happen once or twice and you want to make sure it never happens again.

    i would suggest that if you are going out, to have some light, dry snacks such as toast or crackers and a little ginger ale. then you won't get dizzy, and you are not apt to vomit crackers.

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  • allythatgurl
    14 years ago

    It is common in most girls to have an eating disorder. It is also very dangerous to starve yourself.(not to be rude), but you may want to think about going to counseling because you have a history of an eating disorder. There is something that is obviously stopping you from eating so you need to get it checked out. Talk to your mom maybe she will have a few wise words to tell you.Or you can even go to your doctor or local clinic and ask for help.The Health department also a good place to go.
    I hope you get better :)

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