[Angel]

Originally Posted by smiles07x

how come you are only diagnosed with an ED after three months..? meanwhile you do what is considered bulimic or anorexic? If you think you are anorexic because you don't eat as much and think you're fat when you are already considered underweight to begin with, but purge..would that make you fall under a bulimic type category instead..because you do purge a littleeee..or if you are anorexic do you also purge?

I believe the point of the three month rule is to establish the fact that the patient has been continuously showing disordered behaviour and eating patterns and it isn't a temporary thing. If everyone were to be diagnosed without discrimiation, skipping a few meals as a part of some fad diet may seem as suspicious as an anorexic patient who regularly restricts.

There are some of those who restrict heavily and purge. The most important thing to remember here is that an eating disorder is an eating disorder. If you suspect that you are suffering from one, you need to go to a doctor who will be able to diagnose you and provide you with appropriate treatment and support.