An eating (and self image) disorder characterized by self-starvation is called, "Anorexia". A person who has anorexia is correctly said to be, "Anoretic', or more commonly, "Anorexic".
Anorexia Nervosa.
anorexia nervosa
Fear of eating and gaining weight is a common sign / symptom of an eating disroder.
Bulimia
bulimia nervosia.
Binge eating disorder
Anorexia Nervosa is the eating disorder in which a person chooses to starve themselves. There are many characteristics that define an anorectic person. Anorexia is a deadly disease that is not to be taken lightly.
Compulsive overeating and bulimia. Fortunately many are helped in Overeaters Anonymous. See Link.
no but he had a major coke problem now that he's clean he's gaining weight stay(sic) !!!
anorexia
It is actually very difficult to recover from an eating disorder. Many people (about 60%) will relapse again sometime in their life in the future. But recovery generally involves and intervention both medically (doctors) and mentally (therapists, emotions).
Why is what considered an eating disorder
Why is what considered an eating disorder
Whether you suffer from anorexia, bulimia or just an unhealthy relationship with food, you should seek help from a medical professional. Getting rid of an eating disorder not only involves changing your eating patterns under careful monitoring, but also involves changing how you see yourself. Recovering your self-image is one of the hardest parts of kicking an eating disorder, but a licensed therapist can help you do so.