Things that help
Sometimes it's hard to just do the things you should. I'll sit down with my dinner and without even realizing it I'll be glancing at my arms and looking at how my stomach is when I sit, It's like a instinct. But I have things that help me. On this forum I'll be posting things like that and other coping mechanisms. Feel free to join in and share what helps you, your struggles, and what you want to overcome. (Please do! <3)
@twerp
This is a great thing to do. Taking meals one at a time rather than facing a whole day or whole week of worry.
@twerp
Hi Twerp,
It's a great idea! Thank you, I am looking forward to reading what helps you, and start implementing your strategies into my everyday life.
I am constantly looking at how my belly looks and feels when I sit, when I stand, every single minute...
@twerp
Hi Twerp 🤗
Any suggestion you'd like to share?
I am looking forward to reading you!
Eat with family/friends. In my experience if I can eat with someone I know cares about me I can distract myself. It's nice to have someone who can cheer you on and offer validation. Though this is something that helped me when my ed was less serve it's important to remind yourself that no one can make your own choices (unless you eat the tube hahah) and every bite is a step to recovery. Whether you take one or finish the whole thing, you're making the choice to survive.
@twerp
Amazing suggestion!
I love it.
May I also add to eat with someone you love and that cares for you, in case you want (or need) to try to eat something that scares you and you would normally not eat? A "fear food".
