Obesity

What to do if a loved one is anorexic

If you are worried about having an eating disorder, take the test below. If your score is 45 or higher we recommend you talk to a professional about your concern.

For each of the following statements score as follows:

_____ 1.	I am constantly thinking about feeling fat.
_____ 2.	My weight determines my self-esteem.
_____ 3.	I get on the scale daily.
_____ 4.	I feel guilt or shame after eating.
_____ 5.	When I discover I've gained a pound, I panic.
_____ 6.	I diet repeatedly to lose weight.
_____ 7.	I binge (eat large amounts of food in a short period of time.)
_____ 8.	There are days when I don't eat at all.
_____ 9.	I make myself throw up.
_____ 10.	I use laxatives or diuretics to control my weight.
_____ 11.	I avoid social events because of my weight.
_____ 12.	My weight prevents me from accomplishing other goals in life.
_____ 13.	If I cannot exercise to burn off calories, I panic.
_____ 14.	I feel depressed when I look through fashion magazines.
_____ 15.	I eat fro emotional comfort or to relieve stress or depression.
_____ 16.	I eat sensibly in front of others and make up for it when I am alone.
_____ 17.	I feel self-conscious around thin people.
_____ 18.	I divide food in two categories: "good" and "bad".
_____ 19.	I feel out of control with food.
_____ 20.	I dislike my body.
_____ Total	If you score higher than 45 you may have an eating disorder.

Disclaimer-This website is for information and guidance purposes only and in no way takes the place of professional help to deal with the particular and serious situations listed in this website. This information should be used as an information tool only. If you or someone you know is in need of help please contact a professional in that field immediately. We do not personally endorse or recommend any of the resources, links, books, or other references listed in this website unless specifically stated. This information exists for the user to review and to judge independently the usefulness of the resources based on their own needs and judgments.