Thanksgiving
this is my first thanksgiving with a diagnosed eating disorder and I am so anxious. I’m scared to eat but I feel pressured to because it’s a special occasion and so many people are coming over and I’m scared to eat in front of them
@graceship
Hi! how are you feeling about it now? Would it help to have a plan of what you will put on your plate, and what you will eat - if it is self-serve? If not, could you have a chat with the server? You could say you are having digestive issues and feel uncomfortable talking about it at the table?
Sending best wishes. I feel uncomfortable eating at things like this also, and I try to focus on connection, relationships, and catching up with people; and changing the subject if anyone asks a personal question.
