To think I might have an issue with food?

[JohnnyOla]

Hi all

I have BDD and I think going hand in hand with that I might also have an issue with food.

I try to eat the smallest portions I possibly can (Having 3 spoons of cereal for example), then trying to avoid eating for a few hours, then feeling irritable and hungry and woofing down chocolate and crisps.

When I go shopping I alternate each time between buying salad and veg etc and then the next time thinking god no I can’t live on that and coming home with pasta and cheese and desserts, which I eat and then feel flabby and guilty. Same with buying multipacks of chocolate bars etc. Buy them, eat all 4 bars within 2 days and then feel bad about myself.

I’m nearly 10 stone which is quite a lot on my petite frame.

I don’t know how to handle this, advice needed.

Bump

Hi OP, have you been getting any support with your BDD?

Hi, I had some online therapy sessions for it and have got a whole heap of paperwork on it. But somehow it’s not getting through.

I think you do need some extra support. BDD and an eating disorder can go hand in hand so you would be best to approach your Doctor if possible as they will be able to provide you with some counselling that can help rather than you struggling alone.