The purpose of this test is NOT to decide for you that you have an eating disorder, but to help you determine whether or not you have one. The only person that can decide whether or not you have an eating disorder is you. The questions presented involve behaviors and feelings that are common in someone suffering with an eating disorder. Again, this test is an aid for individuals who are struggling with the idea of whether or not they have an eating disorder, this test will not determine that you have one. This test is also SPECIFICALLY for individuals who feel that they may have an eating disorder.
___ Do you starve yourself on a regular basis?
___ Do you binge and then self induce vomiting?
___ Do you feel out of control when you eat?
___ Do you feel powerful and in control when you are able to abstain from eating?
___ Do you binge on food when you are experiencing negative feelings? (ie. anger, sadness, etc.)
___ Do you feel that you do not deserve to eat?
___ Do you know the calorie content in the foods that you eat?
___ Do you feel the only control you have in your life is in the areas of food and weight?
___ Do you believe you are fat, even though people tell you otherwise?
___ Do you feel that you have to be perfect in everything that you do?
___ Do you use laxatives, diet pills, or diuretics as a method of weight control?
___ Do you exercise to burn calories, rather than to stay fit?
___ Are you secretive about your eating habits?
___ Do you feel anger towards anyone that questions your eating habits?
___ Do you feel guilty after you eat?
___ Do you hear negative messages in your head (ie. saying you’re fat, ugly, worthless, etc.)
___ Do you avoid social events because there will be food present?
___ Do you think about food constantly?
___ Do you believe that life will be perfect and you will be happy if you lose weight?
___ Do you have an intense fear of gaining weight?
___ Do you feel ashamed of your eating behaviors?
___ Do you feel that no matter what you do, it will never be good enough?
___ Do you think that you may have an eating disorder?
If you have answered yes to three or more of the following questions, it could be a sign that you do in fact have an eating disorder or the beginning of one. You may want to consider seeing a therapist or talking with someone at an eating disorders clinic about this matter.
Test written and created by Colleen Thompson and Michelle Comeau
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Written by: Colleen Thompson & Michelle Comeau