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River wrote: »

I have a question if okay, so with my family we have sit down meal which adds to me struggling with eating thinking im being watched so how do you like deal with that

Really good question River. It can definitely add to any anxiety you might be feeling when you feel like your being watched at meal times.

If you have any family members who are aware that you struggle with eating, it might be helpful to try and talk to them beforehand and sit next to them during the meal. Sometimes eating disorders can make you feel like everyone is watching you but most the time people with be focusing on their own meal or the conversation.

It might be a good idea to think about any distractions you can put in place during the meal, whether that's listening to music, playing a game or just having something prepared that you can chat about to keep the focus off food. If you can also limit the time you have to spend at the table that might help with your anxieties too, so see if your family can move somewhere else once you've finished eating

Hi @River nice to have u on as always! good question Passing it over to u @BeatMegan

@JJLemon18 I can imagine how difficult and stressful that must be for you especially when you feel like giving up despite wanting to carry on. I think carrying on despite feeling the need to give everything up is a sign of bravery and strength. You may not think it but I think that its very brave of you to keep trying and continuing each day. It can be so so hard to stay motivated in times of feeling hopeless. Sometimes the best thing we can do is to allow ourselves to take a step back, think about our situation and have a break. Allowing ourselves a break from things can help us to reassess the situation we are in. I totally know how you feel, being in that continuous loop of hopelessness and sadness where you want out but feel the need to fight through continuous. Im alway's here if you need someone . (Sadly I wish I could lend you a time machine but I don't think a time machine may be coming soon. However, I can promise that things will start to get better soon in the long time. It may take some time but I know eventually things will start to improve slowly).

Sending you a super big hug,

Amy22