i never really know how to discuss this with anyone.
my first experience of struggling with eating was when i first wanted a flat stomach. however, this did not escalate much.
currently:
- weight is not a problem. in fact i enjoy excercising a lot and i don't think about weight much
- i feel as though i need to restrict my eating as form of control as i don't enjoy food controlling me
- i feel as though i have to plan out set times to eat
-because of past not allowing myself to eat, getting hungry upsets me
- i struggle with appetite in mornings that at school i get hungry but i'm very specific about what i eat and i can't deviate from that and only bring a specific amount to school
- i struggle to distinguish hunger esp as sometimes i eat too much for fear of hunger
- i get very upset if i can't eat what i planned to eat
- i get embarrassed when my stomach makes a noise at school which only gets worse due to anxiety
is this worth telling a mental health professional, if so how? and do you have any tips on dealing with it?
