eating disorder. disordered eating. whats the difference?

week 12. Option 1: What is the difference between 'disordered eating' and an 'eating disorder'?

disordered eating is a lack of balance.. it may be sporadic eating. less time for healthy eating routines. 

skip breakfast... running late...

grab a snack after class...

run to my next class. 

grabe lunch (at 2 pm)

CHAOS. 

disorder. 

when do i eat? 

I have no time!

But i'm so hungry!

I want to eat! 

Shouldve packed my lunch.

and on it goes! The hectic life of most college students or just really busy people. 

on the flip side.

I feel fat. 

my clothes don't fit right. 

I hate everything happening in my life.

Why can't I look skinny like her.

No...I can't go to that party...they will have food there.

Food makes me nervous...

and on it goes....

you see, the difference is really a mental state (at least at the beginning). Even if both of these things have the outcome of eating less. One is a very serious mental condition and perception, and the other is frankly a lack of time management or just a really overwhelming schedule.