Quote From: brendammIf I knew the answer to to your question I would scream it from the highest mountain - LOL
I've been anorexic most of my life (I'm 47 now) and I have been in recovery for quite some time
BUT I still am very sensative about negative comments or disparaging looks. I really try to
keep the attitude that tis THEIR problem and not my problem, but it sure is hard some times.
You are right it is the hardest when it comes from someone you love and trust - you start to
feel that maybe you are not worthy of their love etc... I have been through this A LOT through
the years. My husband Steve is not one to EVER give compliments - thats how he was raised.
Generally any comment is a negative comment or at least very ambiguous. So its up to me
to fill in the blanks - I tell myself I look nice, or cute hair day. Its either that or slip back into
the hole of anorexia. It has to come from YOU
Good Luck
Brenda
People used to be scared or gasp at me when I was ill w/the eating disorder. That's what used to make me feel bad about what I was doing.
The people that were close to me did the same.
I'm pretty much past it now that I don't practice the eating disorder anymore.
What I didn't like was the fact that people were actually afraid of my frame. They new I was hurting.
