[WorkInProgress16]

I have the mind set and goals of some one with anorexia but I have the control of a binge eater (since that's how i ate for most of my life). Is that considered EDNOS? Also how do I gain control of myself?

[Christina86]

EDNOS would be a diagnosis, but it basically means (I think) that you don't fit the "diagnosis" of a specific eating disorder. But it's just a technical term. Your way of describing your situation sounds a lot more straightforward!

Do you have a therapist?

[WorkInProgress16]

I don't have a therapist. I think the reason I can't control my eating some times is because I've always used it for comfort.

[Christina86]

Makes sense to me. Well then you need to find a way to slowly switch to something else that is a comfort -that isn't food. But it is easier with a therapist or a support group of some sort who are dealing with the same issues.

I wish I could help. I don't have the binge thing going on. I simply eat to function, and am not doing it very well. I don't know if I am anorexic. I do know I can't eat unless emotionally I am ok. Even then, I find that I sometimes can't because of self-esteem issues. Often I find that I cry. Generally because I find that my behavior is causing distress in others or because if I - don't - eat, I won't be able to function. I need to function. idk...it's an odd thing...eating disorders. Some experience sparks it, and it takes on a life of it's own. But it is a psychological issue. Something ...some event, or series, or string of events begin it. It mutates into a thing which has a life of it's own within ones life. Something which seems ...beside you. An entity which functions seperately from the -will- . Somewhat as cutting becomes, or has become for me. It becomes a need...a coping mechanism, and even [in my case something I have coupled into some of my more base desires/functions]. Thus, anyone reading...I deeply advise you to never begin this behavior [any dysfunctional/coping behavior] if you can avoid it. I now have about 5 ...tendencies which have become needs. Each is addictive.

I do like Christina's assist. I have found that these dysfunctions are addictions, and weaning is a suitable measure often time. However, as with any addiction, one must - want- to alter the behavior more than keep it. There - is - an element of choice somewhere deep within a disorder, but....it is yet, not a simple thing. And most certainly requires work.

[spondiferous]

EDNOS is all kinds of things. It is nothing specific. It contains traits of various eating disorders and thus is classified 'not otherwise specified' as it cannot be classified either anorexia or bulimia nervosa.
It all depends on how you feel about it, as has been mentioned here, and how you want to approach it. Whether or not you see it as a disorder, an addiction, a crutch, a bad habit, or a behavior, if you want to change it it's going to take some hard work and going beyond just the simple act of eating, overeating, bingeing, purging, restricting, etc.

[WorkInProgress16]

I considered the dependence on food as a bad habit that with enough self-control and general desire should be able to change and simply think I am too incompetent to change it. I am starting to see the over-eating as a disorder (in my case. I do know over-eating is a disorder) but I still believe I am lazy and have no self control.