Do I Have Eating Disorder? Check the Signs

By: Denis Priesnov

Updated: 8 months ago

Types of eating disorders:

bulimia nervosa
anorexia nervosa
binge eating disorder
AFRID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder)

Eating disorders are a severe condition that befalls more people than we could imagine. That is why noticing your own eating habits and close friends is essential to detect a disorder in its initial stages.

Despite what the media would let you believe, anorexia is not the only type of eating disorder people suffer from. Unfortunately, how these issues are depicted in movies and TV shows only underwhelms and informs the general population.

Bulimia is often shown as a symptom of anorexia, but this is a separate disorder. In fact, people who have bulimia are not even underweight most of the time. Therefore, you cannot simply judge a person’s eating behavior by how much they weigh.

Binge eating and AFRID are not even mentioned as disorders, but they certainly are! We should pay more attention to mental and physical disorder types to determine the early signs and help find professional help.

And we need help from outside in any case. Whether it’s the support of relatives, therapy at a psychologist’s office, a medical worker examinations, etc., you can hardly deal with such a problem on your own.

Is This Eating Disorder Quiz Accurate?

It’s as accurate as an online quiz can be. Neither of us is a medical professional and can diagnose a person. Just as with the Do I Have Trypophobia quiz that is not diagnostic.

This quiz is mostly meant to show you whether you show any signs that could be considered symptoms of an eating disorder. If you display a fair share of them, you’ll be told so in the end. Take this as a nudge to review your habits and speak with a professional if you find that, yes, food controls you and not the other way around.

I sincerely hope that you consult a professional before taking some drastic measures. Also, if you don’t believe in the accuracy of results, take notes of your behavior the next few days, speak with your family and friends.

How Are Eating Disorders Treated?

First of all, you’ll need an official evaluation by a certified expert before you can start the treatment. There are undoubtedly various ways of treating eating disorders, depending on their type and severity.

Many behavioral programs primarily focus on therapy sessions. They may be group sessions or individual visits, depending on what treatment you choose.

Of course, there is a possibility of medical drug treatment. Plus, many patients who are overweight and underweight require additional hospitalization or regular treatments in the hospital. Considering that eating disorders often accompany depression, you may be prescribed antidepressants for that as well.

However, the most important part of any treatment is the moral support of family and friends. When you have such a strong “cheerleading squad” that really cares about you, any problem seems easier to overcome. And your cooperation is strongly advised.

With that correlation in mind, I can recommend the following quiz as well: Am I Depressed?

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Do I Have Eating Disorder? Check the Signs Questions

Does your family want you to change your eating habits?

yes, they often tell me that it's not healhty
smetimes, but they worry too much
almost never with a rare exception
it's the other way around - I try to make them eat healthier

Do your friends worry about your food habits?

only because I eat strange combinations
no, they never mention such things
sometimes they tell me it's wrong
I don't have good friends who'd worry about me

How often do you loose or gain weight?

I flactuate greatly all the time
I'd say rather often
I maintain a constant weight (+- two pounds)

Do you know your body type? (ecto-, meso-, endomorph)

yes
no
I know the general types but can't determine which I am

Do you watch certified nutritionist YouTube channels?

yes, I watch them regularly and follow their advice
sometimes, but I learn enough about healthy diet in those videos
no, I generally find their tips terrible
only those who support my view on food

Do you deliberately go for walks to be slimmer?

yes, every day
no, I walk to be healthy!
I don't walk a lot at all

Do you have aversion for certain kinds of food?

yes, for most foods
yes, few a few kinds
just some products taste-wise
I have certain preferences, but not aversion

How often do you binge eat?

almost constantly
a few times a week
rarely, a cuple of times a month or so
almost never

Have you ever deliberately purged (vomited) after eating?

never
yes, but only because I was worries of poisoning (or other medical reason)
yes, only once or twice
I do it often
almost all the time

Do you ever feel that you loose control over your eating habits?

often
sometimes
rarely
never

If you eat lots of pizza, pasta, and sweets today, what will you do tomorrow?

nothing special, continue eating as usual
just eat healthy food tomorrow
eat less and little and low in calories
I'll be fasting the whole day

What's your BMI?

blue
green
yellow
red

How often in the day do you think about food?

I just don't think about it
only when I'm hungry
when I'm hunrgy plus a few times more
constantly!!!!

Are your workouts mostly focused on resistance training or cardio?

only cardio
50/50
more resistance
only weights

Do you ever use laxatives?

yes
no
only whe I feel aches, pain, etc

Do you mostly wear loose bulky clothes?

yes
no
I wear some, they are trendy

Do you have issues with your menstruations right now?

yes, I'm missing some
no, it's regular
it's just painful
I'm not supposed to menstruate!

How often do you experience stomach pain?

almost every day
a couple of times a week
a couple of times a month
rarely
almost never

Do you think that being underweight is just as bad as being overweight?

certainly
a bit less urgent, not serious anyway
no, being overweight is way more dangerous

Do you feel comfortable when eating in a company of other people?

yes, totally
only if they are my friends/relatives
no, I avoid that

Take a look at your knuckles, are they scarred somewhat?

wow, yes, how did you know?
just a bit from a recent accident
no

Are you a food hoarder?

Do you suffer from depression?

there was a time or two, but they are in the past
yes, currently
no, never

What's your gender?

female
male
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