Do You Have An Eating Disorder?

 

Decide how frequently each statement reflects your thinking. If the statement describes you click the "Yes" button. If the statement doesn't sound like something you would do, click "No". Be sure to choose only one answer for each question. There are no right or wrong answers, so respond as honestly as possible.

Do I think about my weight constantly?

No Yes

Do I feel frustrated with dieting?

No Yes

Do I eat in response to anger, boredom, anxiety, stress, loneliness, etc.?

No Yes

Do I feel guilt and remorse when I overeat?

No Yes

Do I eat when I am not hungry?

No Yes

Do I attempt to control my weight by fasting, vomiting, taking laxatives or exercising?

No Yes

Do I feel anxious, guilty, or empty if I miss my exercise time?

No Yes

Do I deny myself food if I miss my exercise?

No Yes

Do I think of the time spent exercising in the terms of how many calories I burn?

No Yes

Do I feel unworthy because my body isn't the right weight or shape?

No Yes

Do I have a range of sizes in my wardrobe?

No Yes

Do I wear clothes that divert attention from my weight?

No Yes

Do I avoid looking in full-length mirrors?

No Yes

Do I believe that if I stopped concentrating on controlling my weight I would become fat?

No Yes

Do I worry about gaining weight?

No Yes

I am preoccupied with losing weight.

No Yes

I frequently diet or feel the need to be on a diet.

No Yes

My mood depends on my weight (e.g., if I gain one pound I am depressed,irritable,etc.)

No Yes

I feel bad about myself if I gain weight.

No Yes

I think of certain foods as being either "good" or "bad" and I feel guilty about eating "bad" foods.

No Yes

I use food to comfort myself.

No Yes

I spend a significant amount of time thinking about food and when I will eat.

No Yes

I try to hide how much I eat.

No Yes

I have thought about(or have) self induced vomiting as a means of weight control.

No Yes

After eating, I may use laxatives, diuretics, exercise, etc. to prevent weight gain.

No Yes

I am dissatisfied with my body size or shape.

No Yes

I eat until I feel stuffed.

No Yes

 

 


Your score:

If you answered more than 5 questions "Yes" you may need help.

This questionnaire is from:

http://www.newrealitiescan.com/self_assessment.htm

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