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colourfulSpring22 September 8th, 2017

*Trigger warning* (If you feel uncomfortable, don't hesitate to talk to one of our listeners; Link: www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/)

‘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! heart

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windflowers September 8th, 2017

@colourfulSpring22

us is the clue for this post :)

blossombreathe September 8th, 2017

Being able to go to restaurants with friends and family. heart

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windflowers September 9th, 2017

@blossombreathe

oh, that's definitely hard when dealing with an eating disorder! i hope it gets easier for you :)

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PhoenixAsh September 9th, 2017

I've never experienced an eating disorder myself, but I have a friend who has trouble eating out when we go somewhere together

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windflowers September 9th, 2017

@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 :)

colourfulSpring22 OP September 9th, 2017

@PhoenixAsh, i have had a similar experience with my friend. But the fact that you are here to help, that makes a big difference. ❤️

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Erato September 9th, 2017

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.

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windflowers September 9th, 2017

@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!

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Fiercelyalive September 9th, 2017

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.

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DancingAlong September 9th, 2017

@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.

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colourfulSpring22 OP September 9th, 2017

@DancingAlong, I agree. What you have explained it exactly what I was thinking. 🙂

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Fiercelyalive September 9th, 2017

@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.

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colourfulSpring22 OP September 9th, 2017

@Fiercelyalive, yeah, that definately is one of the biggest struggles of an eating disorder. You push yourself away from people and things.

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RaCat September 9th, 2017

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 frown

#EDforumevent

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colourfulSpring22 OP September 9th, 2017

@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. 💜

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brightLight35 September 9th, 2017

@colourfulSpring22

I've lost my innocence and joy, I've lost the way to eating normally and without any concerns...

#EDforumeven

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colourfulSpring22 OP September 9th, 2017

@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. 💜

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Listenandbekind September 9th, 2017

People I love have lost valuable time with others because of the stigma they face

#EDforumevent

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colourfulSpring22 OP September 9th, 2017

@Listenandbekind, I understand that. No matter how much the world is evolving, something's are still primal and unimproved. 💜

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roseMelody95 September 9th, 2017

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

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colourfulSpring22 OP September 9th, 2017

@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. 💜

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Totheskyandbeyond September 9th, 2017

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)

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colourfulSpring22 OP September 9th, 2017

@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. ❤️

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Totheskyandbeyond September 9th, 2017

@colourfulSpring22 Yaayy =D =D

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