We are so glad you are taking the first steps to getting help to improve your relationship with food. It can definitely be scary, with a lot of unknowns. The team at Courage to Nourish is here to help. Below are some questions that may feel overwhelming to answer but can help you identify what you are struggling with, and what kind of support you need. Take your time to answer each question. If you need to take a break throughout the questions for a breather, and to regroup, feel free to do so. It is important to be patient and gentle with yourself along the way. We can help you determine what kind of support you may need to help you in your journey of healing.
Please note - this bulimia quiz is not to be used for diagnostic purposes.
Do you find yourself frequently eating more food than what you typically used to eat, in a short period of time?
Do you ever make yourself throw up, exercise, use laxatives or diuretics to compensate for what you ate?
Do you sometimes feel out of control when you are eating?
Do you struggle with poor self esteem due to how you feel about your weight and shape?
Do you spend a lot of time thinking about food?
Do you ever intentionally eat in secrecy due to feeling embarrassed of what or how much you are eating?
Do you often eat when you are not hungry and feel uncomfortable about it?
Do you often eat past the point of fullness, almost to the point of feeling uncomfortable?
Do you struggle with
body image distress and often think about ways of changing your body through “diet and exercise”?