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About Body and Weight Preoccupation
- A day rarely passes that I don’t worry about how much I eat.
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I am embarrassed to be seen in a bathing suit or skimpy clothing.
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There are many foods I always feel guilty about eating or avoid eating.
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Most attractive people I see are thinner than I am.
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I usually begin the day with a vow to diet.
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My thighs are too fat.
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I feel uncomfortable eating anything fattening in front of people.
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It makes me nervous if people can watch me from behind.
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After I eat a lot, I think about ways of getting rid of or burning up calories.
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I hate seeing myself in a mirror.
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I feel terrible about myself if I don’t do a lot of exercise every day.
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I find my naked body ugly.
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If I eat too much, I sometimes vomit or take laxatives.
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My worst problem is the appearance of my body.
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You’re typical, and probably not at risk. |
You may have a poor body image in the area of disordered eating. |
You may be showing Symptoms of an eating disorder. Consult a professional who works in the area of disordered eating. |
What do you think about eating, dieting and your body? |
ARE YOU CONCERNED?
If after answering these questions you feel that you are in any way at risk please see your family physician immediately. You can ask your family doctor for a full physical assessment and request a referral to the Eating Disorder Program for further treatment.
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