Orthorexia Nervosa's counterpart: "Overindulgeorexia"
Just as Orthorexia may be an important warning sign, especially for parents, Overindulgeorexia may serve as an important warning sign too. In the first instance, a child may be on the way to becoming anorexic. In the second instance, a child may be on the way to becoming overweight and eventually obese. And, of course, adults are not immune to these conditions. The following is a checklist of warning signs to look for:
Overindulgeorexia warning signs:
* Do you consider eating to be your main form of pleasurable recreation?
* Are you an emotional eater, eating when you're happy, sad, bored or angry?
* Do you think about food often (3 or more hours) throughout the day?
* Do you feel superior because you feel that you enjoy eating more than others do?
* Do you look for opportunities to engage in "happy-talk" with others about your favorite high calorie foods?
* Do you limit your friends to others who are like-minded?
* Does eating-pleasure block out all thoughts of nutrition and health?
* Has the quality of your life decreased as the quantity of food has increased?
* Has your self-esteem gone down as you lose control of your eating?
* Do you frequently end a meal feeling stuffed?
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