I have major self esteem problems. And I comfort eat. Since teenage years (I am in my mid-30's) I have had issues with food, eating, dieting, weight gain, weight loss etc.

I am wondering where the line is drawn in terms of having the above problems / issues and actually having an eating disorder. (I binge and eat emotionally but do not purge).

I am overweight. My weight was good prior to starting AD's. Then it ballooned. When that happened I rebelled by eating more and a nasty tug-of-war started. I have been medication free for a year and despite regular excercise, the excess weight does not budge.

I'm sorry - I may have gone off the point of my original question.

Thanks for listening.