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Jan 09, 2015, 07:24 PM
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Grand Poohbah
Community Liaison
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Member Since: Jan 2011
Location: Surrey, SE London, UK
Posts: 1,628
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Arya, yes, I'd like to extend a big warm WELCOME to Psych Central and I too am glad that you have found this forum. You will find other members going through the same kinds of things as yourself, and you may begin to understand whats happening to you.
I've had all of the known ED's over the last 33 years, but I have to admit that I don't know the significant difference between an ''eating disorder'' or ''disordered eating''. I'm NOT medically trained at all and only have my experience to pull on. To be honest, I don't think there's much difference between the two. Usually ''eating disorders'' are divided into sub~headings, as outlined in the book known as the DSM which Dr's use to diagnose Psych conditions. Under these headings would be anorexia, bulimia, binge/purge, binge/starve and compulsive eating. It really depends on how you feel, i.e. are you very tired all of the time? Are you always cold? There's a lot more than that though hunny.
Regarding mood stabilisers, mine made me gain weight over the course of around a year, but I've managed to get the fat off. I can't live without mood stabilisers, so I'm glad I've found a way to take these meds AND stay at a reasonable weight. HUGS. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  
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