AboutRavindra Expertise i am in the field of self-improvement, hypnosis, natural treatment of simple disorders etc for the past 30 years.(age 69). Retd. Engineer and well-settled in life with good coping skills
Experience have been advising students and engineers for the past 30 years in career advancement, self-care and help and troubleshooting. very successful, as per the feedback.
Organizations secretary of Carnatic Hypnotists circle.
member of NatureCure Society.
Education/Credentials Engineering, Management Degree from British institute of Management.London.
Question I was wondering if starving yourself is considered an eating disorder. I have only gone four days without eating, except some days i will eat a little bowl of special k cereal in the morning. Is this anything to be concerned about and do I need to seek treatment? if so how do i go about doing this? I do have an issue with weight where I think I am fat and I have VERY low self-esteem. I don't believe other people when they tell me I am skinny. And when my mom makes me eat it gets me angry and upset and I become depressed after I eat. I feel guilty like I shouldn't have done it. And sometimes I'll chew my food but spit it out in a napkin when no one is looking so I don't have to digest it. Right now I am 5'4 and I weigh 130 lbs. I just don't like the way my body looks. I don't want this to develop into something serious or life threatening, but I feel that my low self esteem is a factor in this. Please help if you can!
Answer you haven't revealed your age!
anyway, self esteem is the only problem here. going 4 days on a fast is not a good way to reduce weight. your spitting out food is, i feel is because of the items put on your plate. if you are hungry, then you would just about eat anything
better consult a physician/Nutritionist and find the suitable diet to keep healthy and trim. sometimes due to some imbalance you may not be feeling hungry.
exercise is one of the surest ways to keep a good figure and be healthy.
self esteem comes in later after you set your body on the right diet and exercise regimen.
i feel you do need the assistance of a physician
good luck
