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Constant Feeling Of Fatness, Skipping Food, Wear Layers Of Clothes To Hide Fat. Eat Only Dinner. High BP, Tired, ADHD And Trouble Sleeping. Physically Semi Active. Anorexia?

I think i might be anorexic. I'm not sure if i'm being realistic with myself or not. I'm 5'6 inches tall and i weigh 155.3 pounds. I constantly think i am fat, talk myself out of eating almost everything i considering eating, I try to wear layers of clothing that hide my fat, i have high blood pressure most of the time, i fins myself tired alot, i also have ADHD and trouble sleeping. But i do eat dinner always, i try to skip lunch, but sometimes i don't because my hunger takes over. I never eat breakfast. I'm semi active. I play on a soccer team and play in my yard on some days for an hour. I need to know if i have it or not, or if there's anything to do about. I
Fri, 10 May 2013
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
hi there, usually the age and gender of the person is important in assessing the ideal weight of the person but considering that you may be a young female, your ideal weight should be between 115-155 pounds which I think is ok for you. You should not worry about being overweight but should consider to stay healthy. It is not a good trend to skip any meal. It is wiser to take small meals low in fat and carbohydrates but rich in vegetables and fruits. If at all you need to cut down on the food avoid having meals after 7PM.Pick up some regular exercise which involves doing cardio. Doing yoga will also help you curb some of the anxiety and stress associated with it. Take care.
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Psychologist,  Dr. Psychologist K. V. Anand's  Response
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Welcome to HCM
I understand your concern.
Yes. Your symptoms corresponds to Anorexia Nervosa.
But also ask yourself - Am I afraid of gaining weight? Am I hungry and still skip food? Am I very thin?
Am I happy to be under weight? Am I feeling too fat even though I am thin?
If your answer to these questions are YES, then you are anorexic.
Consult a psychiatrist and you need medication.
Wish you speedy recovery.
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Constant Feeling Of Fatness, Skipping Food, Wear Layers Of Clothes To Hide Fat. Eat Only Dinner. High BP, Tired, ADHD And Trouble Sleeping. Physically Semi Active. Anorexia?

hi there, usually the age and gender of the person is important in assessing the ideal weight of the person but considering that you may be a young female, your ideal weight should be between 115-155 pounds which I think is ok for you. You should not worry about being overweight but should consider to stay healthy. It is not a good trend to skip any meal. It is wiser to take small meals low in fat and carbohydrates but rich in vegetables and fruits. If at all you need to cut down on the food avoid having meals after 7PM.Pick up some regular exercise which involves doing cardio. Doing yoga will also help you curb some of the anxiety and stress associated with it. Take care.