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Is it possible for me to have an eating disorder even though i'm not skinny? im worried about my relationship with food.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That is possible.: You don't have to be anorexic to have an eating disorder. See your physician for screening. Take care.

Answered 11/2/2014

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Yes: Absolutely. You can have an eating disorder and not be skinny. Eating disorders are psychological disorders involving control. If you think you can identify that in yourself in the way you approach food, then I would suggest seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist to talk about what you are thinking in relation to food.

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Eating disorder: If concerned seek help. Seek help if food is used for satisfying emotional problems or existence of binge eating and vomiting or unrealistic fear of gaining weight despite minimal food intake

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