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Awful about myself and made myself throw up. does this count as an eating disorder, and if so, what is it called? what should i do?

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Only if persistent : It is only an eating disorder if it is a persistent pattern of behavior. One episode does not mean that you have an eating disorder. If it persists however please see a psychiatrist who deals in eating disorders and a psychologist as well. Best wishes.

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Answered 12/2/2013

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