Eating Attitudes
Self Assessment

 Following is an eating attitudes self assessment created by the Psychological Counseling Services. To take this assessment, check off any statements that apply to you.

      I constantly think about eating, weight, and body size.
      I get anxious before eating.
      I'm terrified of gaining weight.
      I don't know when I'm physically hungry.
      I feel that no matter what I do, it will never be good enough.
      I go on eating binges and can't stop until I feel sick.
      I often feel bloated or uncomfortable after meals.
      I spend a lot of time daydreaming about food.
      I weigh myself several times a day.
      I lie or make excuses about what I have eaten.
      I exercise too much or get very rigid about my exercise plan.
      I take laxatives and/or throw up after eating to prevent weight gain.
      I restrict my eating when I get upset.
      I feel guilty or angry with myself after overeating.
      I eat when I am anxious, lonely, or depressed.
      I don't think I look good in clothes.
      Because of my weight, I feel uncomfortable around people I find attractive.
      I know the calorie and/or fat content in the foods that I eat.
      For Women - I have not had a menstrual cycle for three months or more.
      I feel out of control when I eat.
      I feel powerful and in control when I restrict myself from eating.
      I think I'm fat even though other people tell me I'm not.
      I exercise to burn calories, not to stay fit.
      I get angry with people who question my eating habits.
      I avoid social events when I know there will be food present.
      I think my life would be better if I were thinner.
      Family members and/or friends have expressed concern about my weight and eating habits.
      I think I might have an eating disorder.
      I have one or more of the following: intolerance to cold, heart races or skips beats, fainting/dizzinesss/headaches, blood in vomit or stool, swollen cheeks, change in texture of skin, hair, and nails, dental problems (enamel erosion), constipation.

If you checked off THREE OR MORE of the statements above, it could be a sign that you have an eating disorder or the beginning of one. You may want to consider talking with a counselor about your results. If you do, help can be found at the Psychological Counseling Services located in Eickhoff Hall 107 (771-2247). PCS is open Monday through Friday from 8:30AM until 4:30 PM and Thursday evenings until 7:00PM. You may also want to check out the Counseling Resources section of this web site.

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