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Do i have to be under weight to get diagnosed with an eating disorder?
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No: Many anorexics are underweight, but not even all of that eating disorder. Bulimics can be normal weight or even overweight. It's the pattern of eating behaviors and purging behaviors that are diagnostic. See a doctor to correct your behaviors as early as possible - before physical damage is severe and habits are more stubborn. Hope you do well and live healthy.
Answered 3/1/2014
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