I chose not to because I am ashamed. The stigma of an eating disorder contrasts with the persona I exude. And, I don't consider myself "double-faced." This outer persona is true to me...aside from my ED, I appear and for the most part AM secure, confident, independent, my own person. I've also almost always been known as naturally thin. I didn't/don't like to admit this weakness that goes against my image, particulary because this image isn't fake or just a facade. I start college in the Fall, and I am contemplating not telling anyone at all and starting over new. I guess I may seem somewhat in denial (I am not) but I think this is how I want to deal with it. A part of me feels that if I don't acknowledge the ED's existence, it will go away...although I know this is not true. Has anyone ever been in a similar situation?
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Who knows about your ED?
I chose not to because I am ashamed. The stigma of an eating disorder contrasts with the persona I exude. And, I don't consider myself "double-faced." This outer persona is true to me...aside from my ED, I appear and for the most part AM secure, confident, independent, my own person. I've also almost always been known as naturally thin. I didn't/don't like to admit this weakness that goes against my image, particulary because this image isn't fake or just a facade. I start college in the Fall, and I am contemplating not telling anyone at all and starting over new. I guess I may seem somewhat in denial (I am not) but I think this is how I want to deal with it. A part of me feels that if I don't acknowledge the ED's existence, it will go away...although I know this is not true. Has anyone ever been in a similar situation?
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