What action should I take, if any?

Question:

Hi. Well, I'm 27 and been having "issues" for the past year. I've been mega dieting and lost 66 lbs (I started at 206 lbs). I've always been fat, always hated being fat, but the normal stuff didn't ever seem to work. So this time (starting last Sept) I took it a little extreme. Now some things (mental state, habits) are getting worse now that I'm 20 lbs away from my goal weight (I'm 138, wanna be 106-116). Anyway so I'm getting worried about my habits and mental state, so I took this self-evaluation from psychology online. I was determined to answer the questions as honestly as possible. Here's a couple sentences from the results that shocked me. I copied and pasted them here.

"Your score indicates that you fulfill SOME of the DSM diagnostic criteria for Anorexia Nervosa." (emphasis added)

"Your score indicates that you fulfill the DSM diagnostic requirements for Bulimia Nervosa."

Should I be super worried? I still feel kinda in control, but kind of not.

Answers:
well if u are starving ur self or throwing up ur losing weight the WRONG way and wat that is saying is that the way u r dieting sounds like it may be anorexia or buliemia u may want to talk to a doctor.

Mega-dieting doesn't sound healthy. You have lost a lot of weight. I'm concerned. Why don't you call EDAP? (I've attached their information below.) They can be a better judge of whether or not you need to be concerned. If there is a problem, they can offer advice, help and real solutions. If there's not a problem, they can tell you that. Either way, it doesn't hurt anything to call. They are a better judge than any of us here.

Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention (EDAP)
For answers to your questions, information, and nationwide referrals.
1-800-931-2237
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org...

I think you should definitely get into a doctor! I think it's wonderful that you want to make yourself healthy, but your going backwards with the way your trying to accomplish that. My friend lost 85 lbs by going to weight watchers. I know a lot of people that have lost it that way and kept it off. The best thing about that is your still eating, and your healthy. Its all about portion control, not having no portions! I really hope you see someone about this, for the sake of your health and future!! Good luck and best wishes!!

You should see a doctor or a psychiatrist for these problems. I used to be 175 pounds, then I went down to 145 pounds last year and then I stopped my "habits and mental state" and now I am 215 pounds. I gained all my weight back and more because I lost the weight the wrong way. Now it's even more hard to lose it on my own the right way. I suggest getting some help and a support team.

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