For individuals who suffer from eating disorders, their relationship with food often
takes the reverse path from healthy nourishment to unhealthy obsession. Food no
longer is a way of fueling the body, but in eating disordered behavior becomes a
way of dealing with other issues and feelings. Below are some signs and symptoms
to help determine if you or a loved one may have developed an unhealthy relationship
with food. If three or more of the following symptoms apply to you or a loved one
please contact us. You or your loved one may be at risk of having an eating disorder.
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Fear of gaining weight while eating |
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Feelings of loss of control when eating |
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Having thoughts about food and eating other than at mealtimes |
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Thinking of foods in terms of Good and Bad foods |
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Avoiding or eliminating certain groups of foods |
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Choosing foods based on caloric content |
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Guilt or shame after eating |
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Repeated attempts at dieting |
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Eating large amounts of food in a short period of time |
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Self-consciousness or embarrassment about eating |
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Sneaking food |
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Lying about eating habits |
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Restrictive eating |
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Comparing your eating habits to others |
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Eating to relieve stress or depression |
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Eating when not hungry |
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Eating sensibly in front of others and then making up for it when alone |
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Strict dieting |
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Fasting |
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Feeling sometimes that one cookie is too much and that a whole bag is not enough |
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Feeling that if you were to eat until you were no longer hungry you would gain weight |
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Fearful that you may not be able to stop eating when you should |
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Becoming physically uncomfortable sometimes after eating |
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Feeling you need to eat in certain patterns or regimens |