Dependent Eating Disorder (DED)
DED is a MUD ID (medically unrecognized disorder) in which one is dependent on another or others to allow managing to eat properly.
To classify with DED you:
must check one of the following:
- I have a hard time eating without expressed consent from friends, family, or a dependee
- I am unable to eat without being given expressed consent from friends, family, or a dependee
- I am unable to eat on my own without being fed by friends, family, or a dependee
- I am caused distress when eating without expressed consent from friends, family, or a dependee
Common symptoms ad behaviors (not required for diagnosis):
- I am unsure why I’m unable to / distressed by / have a hard time eating.
- I have DPD which affects my ability to eat properly without help from others
- I have delusions in which I believe others will be upset if I eat without getting permission, or that they will be upset with me regardless of if I have permission
- I enjoy the feeling of hunger
- I am scared that attempting to explain my feelings will result in others being disappointed or upset with me
If you experience disordered eating but do not meet this set of criteria, look into other eating disorders, or identify with transdependent eating disorder. Disordered eating habits can also be a side effect of Dependent personality disorder or autism.