anorexia

how many calories do you eat a day? does it make you feel bad or guilty to eat?

Many people use the word anorexic loosely.

Tell us a little more about yourself. How many calories do you consume daily?

If you're truly concerned, it may just be best to bring it up to your doctor. I'd rather not try to armchair quarterback something that serious.

Agreed.

Anorexics do eat. They wouldn't last for long if they didn't. They typically eat anywhere from 100-800 calories a day. Many have days where they eat nothing at all, but they do eat... eventually. Some even binge then starve/fast (called "non-purging" bulimia). Take this test, and it'll give you an idea of whether you have an eating disorder or not. Anorexia is all about the mind, which makes it possible for even the obese to have it (although, those with healthy, overweight, or obese BMIs are classified as having EDNOS or eating disorder not otherwise specified... but. basically, it's anorexia and or bulimia without being underweight). You could just be under-eating... or you could have a serious issue with food. Either way it's not healthy.

http://www.casapalmera.com/assessments/eating-disorder-self-assessment.php

I eat about 500 to 600 calories a day. Thanks for all the help guys.

that's not enough to sustain your body's daily functions. the least amount of calories i've heard you can consume is about 1200, but it will vary per person. please talk to your doctor as soon as you can.

Me too. I eat just not as much as some people. A lot of people call me anorexic but i do eat.

That's a common misconception. All anorexics eat at some point. Just because you eat, doesn't mean you don't have anorexia. I'm not saying you do though. Just wanted to clarify.

Anyways, anorexia hardly has anything to do with the amount you eat. Of course, starving is a major issue, but you could simply just be undereating. Anorexia is a mental disorder -- if you fear food, binge and then restrict/starve/fast, fear gaining weight, exercise excessively, etc. then you might have anorexia. If not, then take this advice and EAT MORE. Trust me. I was just diagnosed with anorexia today, and I'm on my way to recovery... At least, I hope so.

http://www.casapalmera.com/assessments/eating-disorder-self-assessment.php

I am so proud of you!! Did you get an official diagnosis? That will help a lot in your recovery...now at least everyone else in your life will know how to help you tackle this, and that you weren't just throwing around the word "anorexia" for attention (which sadly some people do) :flowerforyou: You will recover!!!! I know it :drinker:

And, not to discount the OP....I think you need to talk to someone...at therapist that specializes in ED's or a nutritionist. If you can nip this in the bud...you will have a much better long term relationship with your body and food. If you can start slowly bringing your intake up every week, and make sure it is healthy, non binge triggering foods! Good luck to you and keep us posted!

I did the quiz and it said I have strong tendency toward Bulimia...which is true. Or was true. I am glad some people have chimed in about the misconceptions of ED. I have struggled with food my whole life and finding balance is really hard. I was diagnosed with an eating disorder in college, but it was a mix of anorexia and bulimia (fasting, restricting, purging, over exercising) and although I rarely purge now, I still constantly think about my weight and what goes in my body (and out, which is totally TMI). 500-600 calories is WAY too little, but I am going to be honest and tell you I was eating around 400-600 for 5 years and maintained my weight....until I suddenly gained 10 lbs for no reason whatsoever.
I urge you to seek help. Considering you have disordered eating is the first step. Next you need to talk to a friend, a parent, a doctor, anyone. Bringing your concerns to the surface can do wonders.
I wish you the best of luck, and if you need support feel free to friend me/PM me.

Ever since my dad died when i was 16, i've had a hard time with food. I used to binge ( without the purge) almost everyday in high school. However now, it seems like the opposite i usually only eat about 700 calories, and i feel terrible about eating those, I feel like if i eat anything i will shoot up in weight and i hate it. There is not one time where i do not think about calories every-time i put something in to my mouth.

Me too. I eat just not as much as some people. A lot of people call me anorexic but i do eat.

That's a common misconception. All anorexics eat at some point. Just because you eat, doesn't mean you don't have anorexia. I'm not saying you do though. Just wanted to clarify.

Anyways, anorexia hardly has anything to do with the amount you eat. Of course, starving is a major issue, but you could simply just be undereating. Anorexia is a mental disorder -- if you fear food, binge and then restrict/starve/fast, fear gaining weight, exercise excessively, etc. then you might have anorexia. If not, then take this advice and EAT MORE. Trust me. I was just diagnosed with anorexia today, and I'm on my way to recovery... At least, I hope so.

http://www.casapalmera.com/assessments/eating-disorder-self-assessment.php

I am so proud of you!! Did you get an official diagnosis? That will help a lot in your recovery...now at least everyone else in your life will know how to help you tackle this, and that you weren't just throwing around the word "anorexia" for attention (which sadly some people do) :flowerforyou: You will recover!!!! I know it :drinker:

And, not to discount the OP....I think you need to talk to someone...at therapist that specializes in ED's or a nutritionist. If you can nip this in the bud...you will have a much better long term relationship with your body and food. If you can start slowly bringing your intake up every week, and make sure it is healthy, non binge triggering foods! Good luck to you and keep us posted!

Kuddos to you...it is a very tough disease to beat and I agree you need to have people who are helping you be knowledgable in this area. Stick with it...I am here if you have any questions.........

I never thought I was "anorexic." I was in denial for months, but I received an official diagnosis about a month ago. Here's the crazy part...I was eating up to 1800 calories per day! However, my excessive exercise, OBSESSION with my weight down to a tenth of a pound, and fixation on losing weight despite the fact that I was already underweight landed me my diagnosis. My weight got down to 114 pounds at 5'8.5", which, although not the stereotypical "anorexic" weight, was a VERY unhealthy weight for me. I couldn't get rid of a measly cold for 2 months. I got headaches and frequently got light headed/almost passed out, despite drinking water like a fish. My nutritionist explained to me that I was in starvation mode due to my exercise....average of 1500ish-600 exercise= 900 net = STARVATION. Just because you eat or don't have a CRAZY low bmi does nOT mean you aren't anorexic. I was pushed by my boyfriend to get help, but don't let denial stop you from getting help. Anorexia is a disease of the mind even more so than the body.