Eating Disorders Support Group

If I were in your situation I would say yes, but I am no professional, so take what I say with just a few grains. 3 years ago is when I decided I really had a problem, and that was when I was willing to take the next step into my disorder. For me, that would have meant laxatives. So, for me it was realizing that I was going to allow myself to be consumed by the disorder before I felt a need to even realize I had a problem. Not saying that I didn't let it do that anyway, but at some point earlier and later you need to admit to yourself that there is a problem. I don't know if that helps because that was me.

Purging/self-induced vomiting, restricting food intake, feeling guilty after eating -- I'd say those are pretty alarming signs and symptoms of an eating disorer. Depending on the length of time it has been going on, and how severe it's affecting your quality of time/daily functioning, you might or might be clinically diagnosed with an eating disorder. But even if you're not "severe" enough to be clinically diagnosed, that doesn't mean you shouldn't/don't deserve treatment. Eating disorder comes in a continuum...and it's putting a name to a problem. If it's causing distress in your life, I bet you'd find relief if you seek help =)

You have mentioned you relationship with food and behaviours aroound it, but what about your emotional torments, they are related you know and I think you need to talk these through with a professional it may help xx

It's obvious that you're well-read on the subject of eating disorders, and you landing in this community was no accident. I think you already KNOW you have an ED, and I'd confirm your suspicions totally, but now you need to take the next step and tell someone, preferably your doctor so he/she can help you begin the process of recovery ASAP.

thanks for your helpful advice...I guess I really am huh?....I am in denial only cause I see how fat my thighs and belly are...wouldn't I be skinnier?