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does anyone else have trouble attending functions with family, friends, or co-workers where there will be food involved? i make myself eat more than i usually allow myself so no one will know, and i feel utterly guilty about it. but then a family member still comments that i'm barely eating anything? now i'm home feeling guilty. how do you handle these events? thanks.
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I have the same problem and I don't know what to do. I am so sick and tired of ED ruling my life and holding me back from being social, going out, and having friends. I get so anxious when I have to eat without knowing exactly what I am eating and with other people esspecially. It makes me want to cry because I end up missing out on so much because of it. i know it is just my own fault, but the guilt I feel afterwards if I eat is so unbearable. Gosh I wish I had an answer for you.... but I am right there with you hun
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well id rather not say what i do coz its not helpful to anyone but i no how your feeling so hang in there. someone once said to me 'you can only do what you can do' so if people comment just let them comment and dont feel bad that they havent got anything better to do with tehir time but watch you!!! x x x
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Hi numbtomys,
I know what you mean...I avoid gatherings with food because it means I have to eat something!..Which makes me feel really anxious..The only person I feel even remotely comfortable eating in front of is my husband :)..So for the past 7 months I have turned down dinner or lunch invitations and instead offer to meet for a coffee!
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