John

John wrote:

I liked your response to the person that you thought had body dismorphia, but I have to say it sounds much like something I went through.

I'd spent my life being overweight as well, and after losing over 100 lbs (by getting my eating habits in order with the help of a therapist), I felt I looked great, but I started doing the same things Jake did. I would weigh everything I ate, if I was eating somewhere that didn't have the foods I "could eat" I wouldn't eat (I didn't eat for two days once while on a camping trip), and it ruined my life. It ruined my life, that is, until I went back to a therapist and discovered I had OCD. I went through a few years of therapy and have overcome my "issues" as I like to call them. They're still there, I've just learned to not exaggerate their importance.

I am still healthy too!

Anyway, I just wanted to pass that along, in case Jake feels like his issues may be from something different.

John

Thanks John. That is some good input. Jake, check with your therapist and again, I hope things work out for you.
Sean