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How can i get over my eating anxiety?
Hey. I think I have an eating problem. I won't eat in front of other people and when I do, I feel fat and I feel like a pig. It's gotten so bad that I won't even eat properly in school, and I was against a wall with my bf the other day, and it was awkward because my stomach growled so loud. :(. Also, when I do eat, I eat A LOT. Like I'm not even joking. My stomach has shrank, and I'm seeing a counsellor, but I still won't eat in front of others. It's gotten to the point where I will hide in my room and eat junk foods like cookies and Twixes and stuff. Also, it's really embarrassing in school when my stomach growls in class and everyone like laughs at me. I also feel sick when I eat and my bf of 3 months hasn't yet seen me eat and I'm always worried about being called a fat pig. I just hate my body and I want to lose weight but I have only lost a bit and sometimes, I lock myself away and cry because of it. I just need help because I rly want to go to tea with my bf but if I make myself sick after the meal, I'm scared I'll offend his dad and step mam. I'm a really picky eater, too, and I just really want help with this. Please and thanks. Sorry for bothering you. From Europe.
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You might have a social anxiety disorder (SAD) were as you said you ae afraid of eating in front of other people. As bad as your situation sounds there are lots of other people who have SAD. The best treatment is to analyze what thoughts are going through your mind when all of this is happening. Or the thoughts that make you afraid.
It's also important to gradually confront your fears. For example, you could gradually try sit at the lunch table for 5 min. without eating anything. Then the next day you try 5 minutes and eat something small (like a cracker). To help you could choose a table where you can leave without drawing too much attention if you feel panicky. Then gradually keep working at it as slow or as fast as you want.
If you get too stressed, some people take antidepressants. If you don't even want to eat in front of all those people you can start with maybe just one person or so. Maybe try a friend, bf, or your counselor. If you're afraid you look weird you can ask them and you then can eat with them until you're ready for the cafeteria.
Remember the key is to want to change and to never lose sight your reasons.
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