Is it normal to think that i might have an eating disorder?

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I've went from 60kg to 70kg to 80kg and now to 100kg in a course of 5 years. And the most recent weight gain happened over 3 months.
I've gained so much weight because my mum would call me fat in public, and say I need to lose weight or I wouldn't get a boyfriend. This caused me to starve my self but then give up the starving for a binge, where I would pig out and eat alot of junk over a course of a week. And this lead to my massive weight gain.

I'm 21 now and I've gained so much weight I'm ashamed to dress up to go outside.
I eat until I'm bloated or feel like my stomatch is gonna burst right open. I eat healthy food with junk food randomly throughout the week.

I have depression and anxiety and most of it has to do with the family I live with.
I need to loose weight fast and soon as possible, I can't bear to start uni looking even fatter, or I'll just end up eating more because of my stress.

Do I have an eating disorder and is there a way to cure it?

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  • Aloe
    7 years ago

    PTSD can also be an effect of traumatic childhoods and yes, it does relate to 'comfort' eating. You may also have a Thyroid or other hormonal problem. Ask you doctor to refer you to an Endocrinologist, just to make sure one way or another.
    I was the same way until I saw a Naturopath. After cleansing toxins from my system, eating healthy and taking specific supplements (e.g.- Omega 3's, Vit. B, etc) my depression eased to next to nothing and the weight came off...permanently.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      7 years ago

      My childhood wasn't too bad the hell started when I was around 12.
      Good point going to see a doctor about that would help. Thank you for the advice.
      Yeah I feel like I do have a hormonal problem.

      I would love to get rid of my depression and anxiety too.

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  • Ummitsme
    7 years ago

    I recently lost 30 lbs and intend on losing more weight. Here are some of the things i did/do. Before meals have a big glass of water and eat slowly, this will help you to feel "full" without overeating. Control your portions, use smaller plates if you generally fill and clear your plate with every meal. Eat smaller meals or snacks throughout the day as opposed to large meals less often. This will keep your metabolism working comstantly and burning calories. If you starve yourself your body will horde whatever fat it can.

    Cut calories from beverages. I dont drink any soda, fruit juice, gatorade, or sweet tea anymore. Only unsweetened iced tea, club soda and water. I have replaced beer and wine with vodka + club soda and lime. Do yor own cooking. You can easily find healthy recipes online. Retaraunt and processed foods are generally not as healthy as what you can make at home. Eat lots of lean protein and fiber while avoiding simple (white) carbohydrates and lots of fat.

    Exercise! Even if its just walking. I could barely run more than maybe 20 yds before being winded at first (15 years of smoking and little exercise) but now after 3 months of steadily increasing my run to walk ratio I can jog over a mile without resting. Lift weights! Not only does it burn a lot of calories, you will build muscle that will allow you to burn calories when you're doing nothing. I try not to ever eat more calories than I burn in a day. If i want to eat a burger or pizza i will run/walk or lift. If i want to be lazy, i eat extra light. Hope some of this helps you and good luck.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      7 years ago

      Thank you so much for this advice, I'll try it out starting today.

      This will probably help me with my under eating and binge eating problems too.

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