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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I don't think you sound mentally unstable. I've been through an eating disorder before and know how it can impact family members -- you're probably more attune to seeing it in others than those who haven't experienced it themselves. Whether your boyfriend has anorexia or an unhealthy body image, it's not comforting to be around. I agree that it may stem from some depression (losing a baby is difficult..also, perhaps the knowledge that he could've been a father panicked him and made him reevaluate his image. My DH realized how he was aging when we had ours). I would bring up your concerns and address them as a couple. I dated a man who was anorexic in college and it was toxic to be around (more so because of my past eating habits). It doesn't matter what sex you are, constantly assuring your significant other about their weight is draining on a relationship. Good for you for noticing warning signs and addressing them before it takes a toll on you two![/quote]
OP here - Thank you for the encouraging words. I've seen people express varieties of concerns over things on DCUM and never saw commentors call them mentally ill or overly anxious for asking about them, so that was kind of surprising to see. You may be right, he could be having a third-life crisis (haha) over the baby, financial woes, et cetera. It does seem, like PPs have mentioned, that it could be a symptom of those emotions and not a problem in itself. I certainly hope so, and I hope it won't manifest itself into something more serious. Congratulations on working through your eating disorder - that takes a ton of effort and I commend you for that.[/quote]

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