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Could Restlessness, Hunger Pangs And Anxiety Before Exams Be Eating Disorder?
Hey, Im giving my 12th Board exams in 10 days. I want to score well and i know I can. Problem is I feel very restless every time I sit down to study. I get up every ten minutes to go to the kitchen to have something. I've got this thing for food. Once I start eating, I can't stop. I just go on and on. I just keep stuffing myself though im not really hungry. My kitchen is loaded with good, healthy food, but I invariably reach out for the junk. Its just something to do to wile away time. I dont know what go do! Im at my wits end. Do I have an eating disorder? Or do I just do it as an excuse to not study?
Im not dumb or anything. I'd scored 94.5% in my 10th Boards. My parents will be really heartbroken and disappointed if I dont do well this time.
I should mention that I've taken science but dont really fancy the subject very much. I dont loathe it or anything. Just dislike it. But not studying is not an option. With my Boards just round the corner, I'm really tensed. But not tensed enough to actually sit down and study. Its the restlessness. I don't know. Please help me.
Im not dumb or anything. I'd scored 94.5% in my 10th Boards. My parents will be really heartbroken and disappointed if I dont do well this time.
I should mention that I've taken science but dont really fancy the subject very much. I dont loathe it or anything. Just dislike it. But not studying is not an option. With my Boards just round the corner, I'm really tensed. But not tensed enough to actually sit down and study. Its the restlessness. I don't know. Please help me.
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely opine that the problem you are facing now is of your own creation. In a sense, it is possible that exam related anxiety disorder could trigger hunger pangs and other related symptoms. You should address your exam related anxiety and not eating disorder. Exam anxiety usually comes to highly motivated people. I hope you are not such a person. You need to talk to a psychological counselor.
If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to over come your problems.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. I sincerely opine that the problem you are facing now is of your own creation. In a sense, it is possible that exam related anxiety disorder could trigger hunger pangs and other related symptoms. You should address your exam related anxiety and not eating disorder. Exam anxiety usually comes to highly motivated people. I hope you are not such a person. You need to talk to a psychological counselor.
If you still need my help, please describe the whole problem in detail and post a direct question to me. I shall definitely help you with psychotherapy techniques to over come your problems.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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