Eating Disorders Support Group
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Good luck to everyone today...
I am really having a hard time. I don't want to go to dinner as I am afraid of the calories. I don't know how to count all the calories since I won't be preparing the food. I am gluten intolerant and I was glad that it eliminates a lot of what I can eat. But my mom went to Whole Foods and bought gluten free bread and all organic ingrediants to make her german sweet dressing. I am so touched that she went out of her way to do this for me. She is completely unaware of my ED and only thinks I don't eat becasue of the the gluten. I have to eat, and part of me is really excited to eat the dressing but my anxiety is also going up. I am trying to gain weight and I tell this is a great day to do it, but I am so scared. I wish I could go back to the days when I didn't think about it and just ate and there was no anxiety.
I will be strong and try not to think and just try to enjoy the day with my family. I will be thinking of all of you as well.
I am really having a hard time. I don't want to go to dinner as I am afraid of the calories. I don't know how to count all the calories since I won't be preparing the food. I am gluten intolerant and I was glad that it eliminates a lot of what I can eat. But my mom went to Whole Foods and bought gluten free bread and all organic ingrediants to make her german sweet dressing. I am so touched that she went out of her way to do this for me. She is completely unaware of my ED and only thinks I don't eat becasue of the the gluten. I have to eat, and part of me is really excited to eat the dressing but my anxiety is also going up. I am trying to gain weight and I tell this is a great day to do it, but I am so scared. I wish I could go back to the days when I didn't think about it and just ate and there was no anxiety.
I will be strong and try not to think and just try to enjoy the day with my family. I will be thinking of all of you as well.
There's another post on here about Thanksgiving where people are discussing their fears and plans to get through the day. You might want to check that one out as well.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hugs,
Ali
Thanks so much for the t-giving wishes..right back at you! I think most of us are scared. I know its SO hard but try to put the calories and the food intake in the back of your mind and think about your, family, friends, and those days where you didn't think the calories. Think about how happy you were then and maybe that will release your anxiety.
Also, if you fill up on all the veggies and turkey you won't feel as guilty.
As many people on DS have said, it's just a day that will pass!
Goodluck, hope i helped!
CB
I did great today. Ate well, didnt panic, and stayed calm.
on to a new day tomorrow
I hope everyone found a way to enjoy their famiies.