I am often asked, “Do I have an eating disorder?” And in this publication I will try to answer the question of how to independently determine whether you have an eating disorder. Let's start with the fact that in the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems - ICD - 11 there is a group of Eating Disorders, which includes: - Pathological overeating; - Selective-restrictive food intake; - Anorexia nervosa; - Bulimia nervosa; - Pica (perverted appetite); - Unspecified eating or eating disorders. The most common causes in my practice are pathological overeating, bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. Therefore, I will tell you about the diagnostic criteria of these particular disorders. Pathological (attack-like) overeating. Characterized by repeated episodes of overeating, which are accompanied by three or more symptoms: - high rate of eating food; - eating food up to an unpleasant feeling of heaviness; - eating large amounts of food without feeling physical hunger; - eating alone due to feelings of guilt or shame; - depressed mood, dissatisfaction with one’s own body; - anxiety due to overeating. If you find 3 or more of the described signs and episodes of overeating are repeated at least once a week with lasting at least 3 months, then you can be diagnosed with pathological overeating. Bulimia nervosa. Criteria: 1. Repeated episodes of binge eating: eating more in a limited short period of time than most people can eat in the same time under the same circumstances; a feeling of loss of control. 2. Compensatory behavior - inducing vomiting, taking laxatives, diuretics, extreme physical training, periods of dieting or fasting. 3. High concern for weight and body shape. If attacks are repeated at least 1 time per week for a month, then You can be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa. Criteria: 1. Restricted food intake, leading to weight loss and deterioration of health, not associated with unavailability of food and other diseases. 2. Intense fear of gaining weight. 3. Constant behavior aimed at reducing weight, even if it is objectively low. 4. Disturbed perception of one's own body. 5. Excessive influence of weight and body shape on self-esteem. 6. Denial of underweight and problems. An important role here is played by the body mass index - BMI, it can be calculated in online calculators by entering the parameters of age, height and weight .Mild degree of anorexia nervosa BMI ≥17; Moderate degree of anorexia nervosa BMI 16-17; Severe degree of anorexia nervosa BMI 15-16; Extreme degree of anorexia nervosa BMI ≤15. Alas, with anorexia nervosa, people with extreme and sometimes severe degrees cannot be helped on an outpatient basis and require hospitalization in neuropsychiatric dispensaries or specialized clinics. This is one of the reasons why, as a psychologist, I ask you not to delay your treatment. If you do not fall under these criteria, but your relationship with food and your own body is not what you would like, you may have an eating disorder or dysmorphophobia, in any case, this can and should be worked on. Health to you and your loved ones! If you facing an eating disorder or dissatisfaction with your own body, I will be happy to help you through consultations. To register, write to me on WhatsApp or Telegram 89659873060 .