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Is counting/ worrying about calories considered ocd behavior?

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Dr. Robert Olsen answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not necessarily: Counting calories is only odd if it conttols your life and what f ou are obese, then caloric awareness is part of a weight loss program, if your weight is normal or low then counting calories could be a sign of a medical or psychiatric disorder. Tell your doctor about your concerns about calories, and get his/her advice.

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Answered 3/21/2013

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