Eating Disorders Self-Assessment

Taking a self-assessment test is a safe way for you to discover if you potentially have an eating disorder. The results of this test should not be accepted as an official diagnosis, but it can help you understand whether you should be concerned about the possibility you have an eating disorder.

Do you find yourself preoccupied with food?
Does thinking about your weight or body image impact your concentration?
Always on some diet or another, particularly restrictive diets?
Do you feel guilty after eating?
Do you take laxatives, diuretics, or appetite control pills or engage in frequent fasting or excessive exercise to control your weight?
Do you ever purge/vomit intentionally after eating?
Are you an obsessive calorie or carbohydrate counter?
Is your self-worth dependent on your weight or body image?
Are you constantly concerned about weight loss or gain?
Do you think that one can never be too thin or do others think you should be eating more?
Do you think one can never be too fat?
Do you experience frequent weight losses or gains of more than 10 pounds?
Do you hide food or eat privately so others don’t see you eat.
Do you deny yourself food or intentionally skip meals even when hungry?
Do you seek out food even when you aren’t hungry?
Do you find you can’t stop eating even when you are no longer hungry or even when you find yourself uncomfortable?

These are some of the many symptoms that can indicate a possible eating disorder. If you think you might have an eating disorder after taking this self-assessment, please consider contacting the Maine Lawyer Assistance Program to explore your options. All inquiries remain 100% confidential.