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How do I convince them that my ED isn't back?

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AllRoadsLeadBackToRadley · 27/11/2017 08:03

I've been in recovery from bulimia for a year or more.

I've just undergone a stressful house move, starting a new job, planning Christmas, plus a court case hanging over my head (historical child abuse) etc. I've lost quite a bit of weight, without meaning to. I haven't been b/ping, starving- it's just normal stress!

However, people have gotten wind of it. DH and my friend (second mom almost) cornered me in the kitchen yesterday afternoon, to give me a half hour lecture about how I'd make myself ill again, stop this now, please, etc.

DH has lost weight too! It just seems as if, every time I lose a pound (exaggeration) I get people's backs up!

I sort of get it: they worry, and I love them for it. None of them have had an ED, so I guess they find it hard to tell the difference between normal weight loss (I'm overweight btw) and "Anna" screaming at me, iyswim?

How do I convince them I'm not sick again?

Ironically, until yesterday, I was proud that, throughout all the stress, I HAVEN'T relapsed. My arms are still clean too! An achievement!

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abbsisspartacus · 27/11/2017 08:05

Well done on not relapsing

Your husband should know that it's stress related surely?

AllRoadsLeadBackToRadley · 27/11/2017 08:08

You'd think so! As I said, I get it...and, if I'm honest, what I've just posted sounds similar to the lies I'd spout when I was in the midst of it iyswim. But it's the truth.

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abbsisspartacus · 27/11/2017 15:45

I know what you mean I have ED too xx

AllRoadsLeadBackToRadley · 27/11/2017 16:48

abbs sorry...wouldn't wish it on anyone. 🌷

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