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Eating Disorder Screen

Screening for mental health is just as important as screening for other physical health issues!  Most of us go for a physical checkup once a year, but don't think twice about a mental health checkup.  Sometimes symptoms can sneak up on us gradually over time and we don't notice them until they start causing us problems.  Other times, symptoms come on rapidly and we are overwhelmed how to handle them.  We offer several mental health screens on this website to offer you a quick way to assess how you are doing in several key areas.  This is not a substitute for a full mental health assessment nor is it intended to replace mental health or medical care.  Only an independently licensed mental health or medical professional can provide a mental health diagnosis and treatment.  However, knowledge is power and these screening tools can help you become more aware of potential symptoms and alert you to seek help.

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EATING DISORDER SCREEN:  Please review the following statements and see if any are true for you:

  • I worry about my weight and/or body shape more than other people my age

  • I fear gaining weight

  • I have dieted frequently

  • I believe that changing my weight or body shape will make me happier

  • I constantly think about food

  • I feel a loss of control around food

  • I feel that food and how much I consume is the only thing I can control

  • I feel a sense of shame about my weight, body shape, or eating habits

  • I try to control my weight through vomiting, diuretics, laxatives, excessive exercising, and/or fasting

  • I consume fewer than 1200 calories per day

  • Other people are concerned about my weight

  • My weight has caused physical health problems

  • I need/would like cosmetic surgery to fix an undesirable part of my body

  • I eat to the point of feeling ill and/or I binge on large quantities of food

  • I eat alone or otherwise hide my eating

  • I lie about my eating habits to others

If any of these statements are true for you and are affecting your ability to fully enjoy life, parent, socialize, work, or go to school, then it may be time to set up a mental health assessment.  Please contact us today at East Coast Counseling, LLC.  You can set up an intake appointment in less than 5 minutes on our online patient portal.  You could also go old school and call for an appointment!  Either way, we look forward to helping you feel better.

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