AboutJurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist Expertise I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition.
I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search.
I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”.
I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems.
Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Experience Depression, Anxiety Attacks and Self-Esteem Problems, Drug Addiction and Alcoholism, Gambling, as well as the whole gamut of personality disorders.
Publications Author of the book "Getting off the Hook". It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. Various articles in Hypoglycemic Health Association's Newsletters
Education/Credentials BA (Psych) (University of Sydney), Post Grad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)
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. Please help if you can!
Answer HI Emily,
By forcing yourself not to eat, you are on the way of a very serious eating disorder called ANOREXIA. It starts off with the false idea that you are fat and therefore unlovable. But the real cause is depression. See for explanation and treatment:
and discuss wit your mother and ask to be referred to a Nutritional Doctor.
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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychologist
Hon. Editor of
The Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia.
www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Author of "Getting off the Hook"
Freely available at Google Book Search
Skype: jurplesman
