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holiday gatherings with family, friends and food

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okay right know i am having alot of problems with my eating disorder and with the holiday's comming up i was wondering how people handle it. because i dont eat alot but when it comes to family i eat so they don't know i am having problems because i use to be know as the bottemless pit. and know i barliey eat and i just want to know how other people handle the holidays when it comes to having to eat at everyones house and only my older sister and dad know about my ED.
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I used to hate those occasions but now it's easier because I tell everybody who makes a comment that I have an ED. It's such a relief not to have to think of excuses anymore.
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Honesty is really the best way to go. I told my family that I relapsed and they know that I have and ED. As embarassing as that may seem I'd rather have my family know boundries than end up face down in the toilet as I used to. There are plenty of 'tips' out there to aviod eating at gatherings and such but the disease thrives in secrecy so I would try something new.
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Like ALL said, try being honest. It helps to have support from those who love you the most. If you don't feel it's time to share, try just eating a small amount of food that you feel comfortable with. Don't ever force yourself to do anything you're not comfortable with, and set your boundaries firmly.
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I have to agree with the honesty...be honest it is your family. They love you.
They will support you......
Hugz
Morgaine
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Most of my family doesn't know about my ed. So I was wondering the same thing! And the ones that know about it don't know I relapsed.
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