Eating disorder test

Your relationship with food, body image, and control can deeply affect your emotional and physical wellbeing. If you’ve found yourself preoccupied with eating, weight, or rigid habits around food, this self-assessment offers a private and supportive space to reflect on your experiences.

2 min

211.3k

What are eating disorders?

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect how a person thinks, feels, and behaves in relation to food, eating, and their body. There are several types of eating disorders, including:

Anorexia nervosa – characterised by extreme food restriction, intense fear of weight gain, and a distorted body image.
Bulimia nervosa – involving cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours such as vomiting, fasting, or over-exercising.
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) – episodes of eating large quantities of food with a sense of loss of control, often followed by guilt or distress.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) – limited intake due to sensory issues, fear of choking, or lack of interest in food (not driven by body image).

Eating disorders affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. They are complex conditions shaped by biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Identifying the warning signs early is important to get the right support and treatment.

Only 4% of therapists pass our selection process

We only recruit therapists with extensive experience, the right qualifications, and a genuine passion for helping others because your mental health deserves nothing less than the best.

45+

specialists

Connect with a therapist

Common signs of eating disorders

Everyone’s experience is different, but common signs that may indicate an eating disorder include:

Preoccupation with food, calories, weight, or body shape
Strict food rules, rituals, or cutting out entire food groups
Binge eating or episodes of eating large quantities of food in secret
Compensatory behaviours like vomiting, laxative use, fasting, or excessive exercise
Physical symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, digestive issues, or changes in menstruation
Avoiding social situations that involve eating
Intense guilt or shame related to food or eating
Feeling out of control around food

These behaviours and thoughts may fluctuate in severity and often develop gradually. They can cause significant distress and may impact both physical health and emotional wellbeing.

the right therapist for you

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Start therapy

Frequently asked questions

How should I answer the questions?

How should I interpret the results?