Lost (and Found!)
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‘Youre living, you occupy space, and you have mass. You know what that means? You matter. -- the-stars-descend on Tumblr
Have you ever lost something in yourself over the course of your life with your eating disorder? Share it here, and if youd like, let us know if you found it again! 
@colourfulSpring22
us is the clue for this post :)
Being able to go to restaurants with friends and family.
@blossombreathe
oh, that's definitely hard when dealing with an eating disorder! i hope it gets easier for you :)
I've never experienced an eating disorder myself, but I have a friend who has trouble eating out when we go somewhere together
@PhoenixAsh
it's very nice of you to notice that, well done! eating disorders are tough and it honestly saddens me to see people struggling so much, but i hope your friend's doing well :)
@PhoenixAsh, i have had a similar experience with my friend. But the fact that you are here to help, that makes a big difference. ❤️
I've never experienced having an eating disorder as well but based from my friend's experience, they tend to withdraw themselves from social gatherings because they're conscious about their body image and the food that they're gonna eat.
@Erato
that's really tough, isn't it? going out to restaurants and places where people tend to eat must require so much courage. thanks for sharing!
I've never experienced eating disorder myself but I do know someone close to me for whom it is extremely difficult to eat in public places like restuarants, parties or any social gathering. They get highly conscious and withdraw themselves when required to eat in an open place with people around.
@Fiercelyalive
Eating in public places is incredibly difficult! It's so difficult because eating has become so social, and for someone with an eating disorder that can be overwhelming and lead to behaviors.
@DancingAlong, I agree. What you have explained it exactly what I was thinking. 🙂
@colourfulSpring22
Yay for being in the same mindset!
@DancingAlong
Yes I understand how overwhelming it can be and when I'm around I try to support them in the best way I could.
@Fiercelyalive
And as a friend/supporter that is absolutely what you should do! It sounds like you are a very caring friend and I am so sure your friends appreciate it.
@DancingAlong
Thanks a lot for your kind words :)
@Fiercelyalive, yeah, that definately is one of the biggest struggles of an eating disorder. You push yourself away from people and things.
@colourfulSpring22
I understand, sometimes you push people away only to realize you need their support. You try to protect yourself and others from your stuggles but this cycle gets harder.
I don't know if I have ED or not, but I always tend to get in fights with my friends because "I am not eating". So I would say that in someways, I lost good relationships with my dearest friends 
#EDforumevent
@RaCat, I am so sorry your realtionship were affected. Whether you have an ED or not, you are strong. Sometimes we lose things to get better things. I hope you find it again. 💜
@colourfulSpring22
I've lost my innocence and joy, I've lost the way to eating normally and without any concerns...
#EDforumeven
@brightLight35, I am so sorry about it. Hey, I hope you find it back and get better soon. Thank you for sharing. My prayers and wishes are always with you. If you need a listener, don't hesitate to leave a pm. 💜
People I love have lost valuable time with others because of the stigma they face
#EDforumevent
@Listenandbekind, I understand that. No matter how much the world is evolving, something's are still primal and unimproved. 💜
I lost so much time, thinking about calories and weight, when I could have been doing and thinking of other things (and with other people).
#EDforumevent
@roseMelody95, I understand that. But it's never too late to start again. You can do this. Don't let this one setback bring you down. 💜
I don't have any eating disorder, but for what I know it can be hard to be comfortable in social events in which normally people eats. #EDforumevent (Hope this counts)
@Totheskyandbeyond, ofcourse it counts. I agree with what you said. It's really difficult, since an ED tried to isolate you from anyone and everyone. ❤️
@colourfulSpring22 Yaayy =D =D