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Do I have symptoms of an eating disorder?

» Self Assessment » Do I have symptoms of an eating disorder?

Because we live in a culture that too readily equates a stereotyped body image with physical attractiveness, success, and happiness, nearly everyone, at some time or another, has dealt with issues regarding their weight and body shape. But do you ever wonder if what you’re experiencing is an indication of an eating disorder? Taking this quick and confidential self-assessment test can provide helpful insight.

Questions:

Does wearing a bathing suit in public make me feel embarrassed about my body shape and size?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I ever go on fasts or crash diets in an effort to lose weight just before a special event so I’ll be able to fit into a smaller size than I usually wear?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Am I judgmental of other people’s weight or do I form opinions about someone’s character based on how “fat” or “thin” they are?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I self-induce vomiting following a meal?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I make sure to eat privately just before dining with others so that it will look as though I have a small appetite?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I feel guilty about the kinds of food I choose to eat?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I lie about or make excuses for my eating habits?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Is it upsetting to look at myself nude in a full-length mirror?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Am I afraid of being fat?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I compare my body’s proportions to that of super-models or film stars and feel my weight is all wrong and that I'm unattractive?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I eat large amounts of food in a short period of time, e.g., a family-size bag of chips on the drive home from the market or a week’s supply of ice cream during one midnight raid of the refrigerator?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I habitually associate certain activities with eating, e.g., always snacking while watching T.V. or never failing to visit the food court when shopping at the mall?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
How often do I begin new restrictive diets?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I “reward” myself with food?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I feel unable to control the amount of food I eat?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Does how much I weigh on any given day determine how good or bad I feel about myself?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Have I ever canceled a date or stayed home from an event I was looking forward to because I felt ashamed of my weight?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I ever limit what I eat to just a few kinds of food in an attempt to lose weight?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
When I'm feeling stressed, anxious, disappointed, or particularly emotional, do I turn to my favorite “comfort foods” for solace?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do my friends tell me that I look great—but when I look in the mirror I'm convinced my body size is all wrong?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I keep secret stashes of food?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I eat small amounts of food in front others and then overeat as soon as I'm alone?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I use diuretics or laxatives in an effort to control my weight?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently
Do I ever lie about who I'm buying certain foods for, e.g., telling the store clerk the assortment of donuts is for my family, when I plan to eat them all myself?
Never
Sometimes
Frequently

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