I'm an overweight person myself but I'm struggled with eating disorders all my life. I have been anorexic. But since I'm overwt, and starving myself constantly, and starting to lose wt, am I considered anorexic or is there a name for this?

It starts with starving yourself. In the beginning yuu think you can control yourself and control the eating disorder but it can, and does, overcome your abilities to see this as harmful. Because you do lose weight. Sadly, many people who are anorexic, when they lose the weight, still see themselves as fat, and do no eat.

Symptoms of anorexia include:
Loss of at least 3 consecutive menstrual periods (in women).
Not wanting or refusing to eat in public
Anxiety
Weakness
Brittle skin
Shortness of breath
Obsessiveness about calorie intake

There are many medical risks associated with anorexia. They include: shrunken bones, mineral loss, low body temperature, irregular heartbeat, permanent failure of normal growth, development of osteoporosis and bulimia nervosa.

Continued use of laxatives is harmful to the body. It wears out the bowel muscle and causes it to decrease in function. Some laxatives contain harsh substances that may be reabsorbed into your system.

While anorexia is seen mostly in teens, I don't think there is an age barrier. It can develop at any major life development, a stress period, something life changing.

There is some good information on the following site:
NAMI | Anorexia Nervosa
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-et01.html
Anorexia Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment by MedicineNet.com

Best of all health to you. I know it is not easy to overcome, but it can be done. Good luck.