do i have an eating disorder?

Hi BoxBoxBox,

How you describe it sounds more like bad food habits rather than an eating disorder, but only one person can really answer for sure. Eating disorders tend to revolve around using or controlling food as a way of coping or dealing with other things in life that appear out of control, so that's an important question to be asking yourself.

Diets aren't always the best way because they're often so regimental, and keep a person constantly thinking about food, which isn't always good. A better approach is to set out a sensible plan that you like - nothing too extreme - then to consciously think about it when you feel the need to go out for junk food. Stop for a second and ask if it's really what you want, or could there be something else better.

I don't know if you've ever looked at the Hypnosis Downloads website. It's run by the same company who set up this forum, so it's ok. There's a whole section devoted to health and food issues, and I think there are some tailored specifically at cutting down on junk food. It might be worth a look.

Good luck,
Nigel