Is it normal to have food issues?

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Whenever I am under huge amounts of stress (break-ups, fights, general bad days) I fight the stress by not eating. Sometimes I go days without eating to make myself feel powerful. Saying no to food makes me feel superhuman. I've lost 30-40 pounds because of this habit (I used to be overweight, so I'm currently on the lighter side of the "normal" weigh range). I feel dirty and disgusting if I eat. I throw up food to make myself feel clean, or when I'm feeling bad about myself. There are some days I treat food like every other person, but there are time periods where I am disgusted by myself for eating. Is this normal? Does this qualify as an eating disorder, or is it okay because it just happens sometimes and I'm not dangerously thin?

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  • imaaninja
    12 years ago

    A friend of mine went through a similar thing. She lost a whole lot of weight. I was really worried about her, but she was open about it which is a good thing. It may not seem like the worst problem to you, and it may not be. But your problem has the potential to become more serious. I suggest you seek help, whether it be talking to a friend or family member or even some professional help.

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  • it's_all_too_much
    13 years ago

    I kind of know what you mean in a way. When I get really stressed out I don't eat either. Some people eat more when they are stressed, some eat less. Food is very psychological. I don't think you should feel disgusted with yourself for eating, but it is important that you realize you feel this way. You can work toward overcoming it. I could be wrong but I don't think it's an eating disorder, maybe just a result of stress. Stress does affect us all in different ways.

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