1.I find that when I start eating certain foods, I end up eating much more than planned. [I NEVER GO IN WITH A “PLAN”]
2. I find myself continuing to consume certain foods even though I am no longer hungry. [I NEVER EAT BECAUSE I AM “HUNGRY,” IT’S JUST A HABITUAL TIME-OF-DAY THING]
3. I eat to the point where I feel physically ill. [WHAT? NEVER]
4. Not eating certain types of food or cutting down on certain types of food is something I worry about. [I NEVER WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING, I’M NOT A “WORRIER”]
5. I spend a lot of time feeling sluggish or fatigued from overeating. [NEVER]
6.I find myself constantly eating certain foods throughout the day. [NO]
7.I find that when certain foods are not available, I will go out of my way to obtain them. For example, I will drive to the store to purchase certain foods even though I have other options available to me at home. [YES! THIS HAPPENS: I WILL DRIVE TO LOCAL GAS STATION AND BUY A BOTTLE OF DR PEPPER WITH CREAM SODA AND A BAG OF UTZ DILL-FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, BUT IF THEY HAVE ONLY REGULAR DR. PEPPER I WILL NEVER BUY IT, AND ANY OTHER FLAVOR OF UTZ CHIPS, I WILL NOT BUY THEM, AND WILL LEAVE THE STORE EMPTY HANDED. FIGURE THAT ONE OUT, DR. GEARHARDT, LOL]
8.There have been times when I consumed certain foods so often or in such large quantities that I started to eat food instead of working, spending time with my family or friends, or engaging in other important activities or recreational activities I enjoy. [THAT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING RIPPED OFF FROM THE DSM, LOL. NO, NEVER.]
9.There have been times when I consumed certain foods so often or in such large quantities that I spent time dealing with negative feelings from overeating instead of working, spending time with my family or friends, or engaging in other important activities or recreational activities I enjoy. [NEGATIVE FEELINGS, HEE HEE… THIS IS ALL DSM CRIBBED STUFF]
10.There have been times when I avoided professional or social situations where certain foods were available, because I was afraid I would overeat. [YOU MEAN ATTENDED THEM BECAUSE I WANTED TO OVEREAT?]
11.There have been times when I avoided professional or social situations because I was not able to consume certain foods there. [WHAT? I DON’T HAVE ANY PROFESSIONAL OR SOCIAL SITUATIONS]
12.I have had withdrawal symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, or other physical symptoms when I cut down or stopped eating certain foods. (Please do NOT include withdrawal symptoms caused by cutting down on caffeinated beverages such as soda pop, coffee, tea, energy drinks, etc.) [I DON’T THINK SO, PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS? NAH]
13.I have consumed certain foods to prevent feelings of anxiety, agitation, or other physical symptoms that were developing. (Please do NOT include consumption of caffeinated beverages such as soda pop, coffee, tea, energy drinks, etc.) [PREVENTING “FEELINGS” FROM DEVELOPING? I DON’T THINK SO?]
14.I have found that I have elevated desire for or urges to consume certain foods when I cut down or stop eating them. [NO]
15.My behavior with respect to food and eating causes significant distress. [TO WHOM? LOL …]
16.I experience significant problems in my ability to function effectively (daily routine, job/school, social activities, familya ctivities, health difficulties) because of food and eating. [MORE DSM DRUG ADDICT STUFF, NO]
IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS: 0-NO 1-YES
17.My food consumption has caused significant psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, self-loathing, or guilt. [CHICKEN AND EGG THING WITH THE SELF-LOATHING, LOL]
18.My food consumption has caused significant physical problems or made a physical problem worse. [IT HAS CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT GUT TO DEVELOP]
19.I kept consuming the same types of food or the same amount of food even though I was having emotional and/or physical problems. [THE EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS ARE WHY I CONSUME JUNK FOOD]
20.Over time, I have found that I need to eat more and more to get the feeling I want, such as reduced negative emotions or increased pleasure. [MULTIPLE BAGS OF MICROWAVE POPCORN NOW REQUIRED? LOL… NAH]
21.I have found that eating the same amount of food does not reduce my negative emotions or increase pleasurable feelings the way it used to. [I DON’T THINK ANYONE CONSUMES MORE AND MORE OF SOMETHING TO REDUCE “NEGATIVE EMOTIONS.” THEY CONSUME JUST ENOUGH THEN STOP]
22.I want to cut down or stop eating certain kinds of food. [OH HELLZ YEAH. DR PEPPER WITH CREAM SODA AND UTZ DILL-FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS SPRING TO MIND]
23.I have tried to cut down or stop eating certain kinds of food. [OF COURSE]
24.I have been successful at cutting down or not eating these kinds of food [ABSOLUTELY]
25.How many times in the past year did you try to cut down or stop eating certain foods altogether?1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 or more times [DUNNO, ONCE A MONTH?]
26.Please circle ALL of the following foods you have problems with:
Ice cream [I ONLY EAT JENI’S, IF IT’S NOT JENI’S, I WON’T EAT IT]
Chocolate [NOT A CHOCOLATE GUY]
Apples [TRICK QUESTION TO SEE IF YOU’RE REALLY READING]
Doughnuts [I WILL HAVE A DOUGHNUT ON OCCASION, BUT IT’S RARE]
Broccoli [TRICK QUESTION TO SEE IF YOU’RE REALLY READING]
Cookies [NOT A COOKIE GUY, UNLESS THEY ARE HOME MADE]
Cake [DITTO, NO CAKE, AND WE ONLY HAVE CAKE ON BIRTHDAYS]
Candy [SEEMS OVERLY BROAD, DR. GEARHARDT. YES, I EAT CANDY, BUT ONLY SPECIFIC BRANDS AND TYPES]
White Bread Rolls [I DON’T THINK I’VE EVER EATEN A “WHITE BREAD ROLL” IN MY LIFE]
Lettuce [TRICK QUESTION TO SEE IF YOU’RE REALLY READING]
Pasta [I DON’T EAT MUCH PASTA]
Strawberries [TRICK QUESTION TO SEE IF YOU’RE REALLY READING]
Rice [I EAT RICE DAILY, BUT NEVER A LARGE AMOUNT]
Crackers [NOT A CRACKERS GUY, THOUGH I WILL EAT PLAIN GOLDFISH ON OCCASION]
Chips [I LIKE POTATO CHIPS BUT NEVER BUY THEM EXCEPT WHEN EMOTIONALLY BINGE EATING AFTER DRIVING TO GAS STATION TO BUY THEM]
Pretzels [I NEVER EAT PRETZELS]
French Fries [CAN’T REMEMBER THE LAST TIME I ATE FRIES]
Carrots [TRICK QUESTION TO SEE IF YOU’RE REALLY READING]
Steak [I ONLY EAT FILET MIGNON (NOT JOKING HERE LOL) AND IT HAS BEEN AWHILE]
Bananas [TRICK QUESTION TO SEE IF YOU’RE REALLY READING]
Bacon [I RARELY EAT BACON … RECENTLY DISCOVERED PEDERSON’S BACON, WHICH IS GOOD, BUT I MIGHT HAVE TWO STRIPS ON THE WEEKEND, NO MORE THAN THAT]
Hamburgers [WE NEVER EAT HAMBURGERS AT HOME, WOULD BE A RARE CHOICE WHEN EATING OUT]
Cheeseburgers [DITTO, I DON’T THINK OF HAMBURGERS AND CHEESEBURGERS AS BEING SEPARATE THINGS]
Pizza [NOW THAT MY SON IS IN COLLEGE, WE NO LONGER ENJOY THE EXCELLENT HOMEMADE PIZZA HE WOULD MAKE EVERY SUNDAY]
Soda Pop [I NEVER DRINK SODA EXCEPT WHEN BUYING A BOTTLE OF DR. PEPPER WITH CREAM SODA AFTER DRIVING TO GAS STATION TO BUY IT. I WILL ALSO DRINK A BOTTLE OF MEXICAN COKE ON OCCASION. DR. GEARHARDT, YOU SHOULD NOTE THAT IF I AM OFFERED REGULAR DR. PEPPER OR REGULAR COKE, I WILL NEVER ACCEPT THEM.]
None of the above [I LIKE THIS CHOICE LOL]
27.Please list any other foods that you have problems with that were not previously listed: [LET’S TALK ABOUT HARIBO GUMMIES. I WILL EAT WHOLE BAGS OF THESE THINGS. KIT KAT BARS. THEY NOW HAVE KING-SIZED KIT KAT BARS, OF COURSE. LAY’S CLASSIC POTATO CHIPS, I CAN EAT AN ENTIRE “FAMILY SIZED” BAG IN ONE SITTING. I CAN EAT NOT ONE, BUT MULTIPLE BAGS OF MICROWAVE POPCORN IN ONE SITTING. BUT I’VE BEEN A GOOD BOY RECENTLY. BREAKING ALL MY FOOD ROUTINES BY GOING TO EUROPE FOR A FEW WEEKS THIS SUMMER HAS BEEN REALLY GOOD. I HAVEN’T DRIVEN TO THE GAS STATION TO BUY JUNK SINCE I’VE RETURNED. DR GEARHARDT, I THINK IT’S ALL ABOUT ROUTINES, YOU SHOULD FOCUS ON THAT.]
