I think I may be developing an eating disorder?

Question

For the past month I’ve been hungry, but every time I go to eat something I suddenly stop being hungry. And if I try to eat because I know I should eat, it’s like I’m force feeding myself. I have had problems with not liking my weight and my body size for as long as I can remember. Atm I’m now more skinnier and I look better (to myself) but I don’t know how I started losing weight because I never started eating healthy. I’m not sick or anything that would make me stop eating. I feel dumb for asking because I should know if i am developing an eating disorder or not but, I’ve never experienced anything like this. And if it is the beginning of an eating disorder how do I fix myself?

Answer

I have days when I am like this too, but I wouldn't call it an eating disorder. I do encourage seeking professional help (therapist or primary care provider) since it does concern you and you  mentioned something about losing weight. Anyway, you could try to set an alarm clock for when you should eat a meal. Or what I have done to get back into a scheduled meal plan, is eat a light snack/small meal whenever I do feel hungry.

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I would say no, I mean.. I forced myself to NOT  eat. 
You just seem to have less of an appetite and forget to eat. My aunt is like this. 
If you're on BC it can change your appetite or a hormonal imbalance can cause it too.

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I wonder this myself. was on Adderall for 6 11 years for my adhd. took myself off because I hated how I felt on it and how I got teased for not eating. now I can't stand having any. fat on me. I have times I can not eat enough, then will go a week or two where even smelling food or thinking of eating makes me sick. been that way for years.

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U r good as long as u r not losing weight at your dr visits. Being pregnant makes your stomach much smaller because it’s literally smushed by baby. Just eat healthy nutritious food as much as u can in u may need to eat several small meals 4-5 times a day instead of three. Amy, RN

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I would say it is... to help yourself start eating, even if you’re suddenly not hungry eat something little if possible. Make sure you’re eating at least 3 meals a day and if needed seek help from a professional because eating disorders get really dangerous really fast

I think I may be developing an eating disorder?

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