Flushing, NY
A 23-year-old female asked:
is it still considered anorexia if my fear of eating has nothing to do with body image? i'm afraid to eat because i have emetophobia.
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marlis Gonzalez fernandez answered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 13 years experience
Phobia: Anorexia is a different disease. If you have not been formally evaluated seek the help of an eating disorders specialist. There are several treatments for phobias that can be helpful. Best of luck.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Well....: I don't want to counter any DX you may have. However, if that was the primary issue & you lack other anorexia criteria then i would not likely not DX it as anxorexia. 1 diagnostic criteria is a strong fear of ^ weight or becoming fat. 2nd criteria is distortion in how one sees their body. A person could have both emetophobia & anorexia.
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