While only a professional can diagnose an eating disorder, you may suspect that something isn't right.
Perhaps your thoughts and behaviors have changed and you're afraid of where this may be leading.
If you're concerned about how serious these changes are, ask yourself the following questions.

• Do you obsess about what you eat and how much you weigh?
• Does it feel like eating less puts you in control?
• Do you purge in some way or do you feel anxious about what you've eaten?
• Do you exercise excessively?
• Does it seem like getting rid of food meets some type of emotional need?
• Are you dissatisfied with your body to the point that you will do anything, even if it's harmful to you, to change it?
• Has it become uncomfortable for you to eat around others?
• Does even looking at food instill fear for you?
• Have you experienced abuse or trauma that you have not been able to heal from yet?
• Have you been through grief or disappointments that you have not been able to leave behind you?
• Is it hard for you to find healthy ways to express yourself?
• Do you expect perfection from yourself?
• Do you feel guilty or ashamed before God because of the way you are treating your body?

Again, only a professional can diagnose an eating disorder, but if you have answered yes to a number of these questions, it's time to talk to someone.
You may not have a full-blown disorder, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get the professional help and support available to you in order to prevent things from escalating to that point.
If things are more serious and you are diagnosed with an eating disorder, you can take those first steps of recovery and get the professional help you need.
These disorders are complicated and sometimes deadly.
No one can be expected to battle them alone.
It's okay to get help and receive support.
Remember that the God who created you knows you more intimately than anyone.
He knows what you are experiencing, He understands why, and He stands ready to help and heal you.
You can approach Him with your concerns regarding food related behaviors, emotional difficulties, fears, anything at all.
Let Him be your companion in your recovery.
Please, if you suspect you may have an eating disorder or the precursors to one, see someone who can diagnose an eating disorder.
Reach out for available professional help and support and allow God to walk with you in your recovery.
Your life may depend on it.