
Eating Disorders Support Group
Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.

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Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this community and was wondering how some of you handle in eating in public...At the moment the only person I am comfortable eating in front of is my wonderful husband which means we have turned down a lot of dinner invites in the past 6 months because I find it too much...I'm becoming so frustrated that even though I thought I was in control the ED is actually controlling my life...Last night for example I was invited out to dinner with some friends and said yes to the invite "thinking I can do this" only to phone and say I'll meet you guys after dinner for a coffee!! Please if anyone has anyone tips I will gratefully receive them, especially when my hubby and I are going to Fiji in December (and I am absolutely petrified of having to eat in front of someone)...my counsellor say's take one small step at time...
Thank you in advance,
Michelle
I'm new to this community and was wondering how some of you handle in eating in public...At the moment the only person I am comfortable eating in front of is my wonderful husband which means we have turned down a lot of dinner invites in the past 6 months because I find it too much...I'm becoming so frustrated that even though I thought I was in control the ED is actually controlling my life...Last night for example I was invited out to dinner with some friends and said yes to the invite "thinking I can do this" only to phone and say I'll meet you guys after dinner for a coffee!! Please if anyone has anyone tips I will gratefully receive them, especially when my hubby and I are going to Fiji in December (and I am absolutely petrified of having to eat in front of someone)...my counsellor say's take one small step at time...
Thank you in advance,
Michelle
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