Do you consider this a eating problem, if so, what?

Question

I'm a lacto-ovo vegetarian. I've been that for 2yrs now. I have my beliefs and I don't plan on changing them. But that's not exactly the problem. What I'm trying to explain is I already don't get all my vitamins to begin with. But anyhow, this is my eating habit:

- On certain mornings, if I am lucky, I'll get hungry and have healthy lowfat yogurt.

- At lunch, I alway have fruit (it passes through the body system quickly). Usually it's just an apple and a fruit cup. Nothing more.

- When I get home, sometimes I have a little snack.

- Dinner will come around but I do my best to only eat until my stomach is satisfied, not full or anything.

Does this mean I'm starting to have an eating disorder or something? I exercise when I feel the slightest bit of weight and I get very self-conscious about myself. I also have a tendancy to check my weight very often. At least once a day. I've been called anerexic and belemic (because of the way my body looks but I'm not) but people call me that. I can't tell if they joke but it's starting to get to my head. Maybe I am suffering from something. Sadly, I don't feel the need to correct it. I think everything is just fine. Right? Maybe I'm just crazy? Who knows, lately I've been wondering if I'm also bipolar cause I have family members who are and my real doctor said she thinks I need to talk to a doctor about depression. Like I'm depressed. Though, it's not like I'd like to admit that. I just need some answers. I need to know what's wrong with me. Be very honest with your answers. I can't get better if you don't tell me the truth.

Answer 1

You're eating too little :-/

Try eating a little more of what your doing, especially at breakfast--it should be your biggest meal..or one of.

Answer 2

You need to talk to your Dr. I never thought I had a problem either until last year I switched doctors. He did the usual first check-up thing, asking family history and all. Then he asked me about eating disorders. I said no, at first. Then he went a little bit further and asked me about my eating habits, my exciersing habits and how I viewed weight.

If your worried about depression, you need to talk to your local mental health clinic. They should be able to help you.

Answer 3

Yeah. I think that you have a problem. There's definitely nothing wrong with you eating your fruits and veggies and there's nothing wrong with you not stuffing yourself, but weighing yourself constantly and exercising when you feel heavier is a problem. Maybe talk to your doctor and see what she/he recommends. I think you might be having the first signs of anorexia. Just be careful and don't do anything too drastic. Also, tell your parents about how you feel. Maybe they could help.

If you're depressed, that's probably why you're eating this way. I've heard that depression causes loss of appetite. Just talk to someone that can help.