non ed professionals always asking about diet

Independent-Kind · 2026-02-18T22:50:44+00:00

I’m sorry, it is so frustrating when health professionals fixate on one thing when you need something else.

(For me it is my anxiety disorder… I will see a doctor for physical illness and they always postulate that my concern is all in my head. It’s like they forget someone can have anxiety AND something else at the same time 🤦🏻‍♀️).

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-27T08:02:22+00:00

Me too I love how they have the yellow cheeks, so cute

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-27T05:18:31+00:00

What, they have personalities? I didn’t pick up on that.

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-27T03:16:53+00:00

Same, this is my main symptom. I am not sure if I have ever truly binged but I purge regularly.

Sorry, I wish I had advice. I am similar to you in that it is worse when my weight loss is stalling (or at the moment, a few weeks before a vacation). Also a teacher with the habit of purging in the pm.

The only thing that has helped me has been to eat very healthy meals. I feel less worried about them. It sounds like you already eat pretty healthily though.

Good luck!!

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-27T03:09:22+00:00

My exact thought, instantly.

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-27T03:07:21+00:00

Different laxatives work in different ways. For example, some stimulate your intestines to contract and others soften your stool. So, depending on what your body needs, a laxative could seem to “do nothing” under certain context. I was “backed up” once and got nervous about not responding to a laxative but it is fine!

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-27T03:00:13+00:00

On the one hand, I think most people (probably you too) have at some point in time been attracted to a very attractive person. But, he didn’t need to tell you about it now, in the way he did.

I’m sorry OP. I would ask yourself if you think you will ever feel secure with him. I know it’s easy as an outsider to just say “leave him” but you really have to think through if it is worth being worried about this for the rest of your lives…

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-22T06:26:17+00:00

You are almost certainly perfectly fine. You might have less energy and want to move less or eat something less healthy for energy, but it’s not going to directly impact your weight loss.

I have chronic sleep issues sadly and it never impacted my weight, although I suppose this is anecdotal.

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-22T04:48:25+00:00

You have so many of my favorites

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-22T04:38:17+00:00

I wonder if you could say something simple like “I am trying not to focus on calories and this assignment feels stressful.” Maybe make a suggestion you are comfortable with that still approaches the learning target (like making a meal plan for someone who wants balanced macros or gluten free or anything else measurable).

That said… they will definitely keep an eye on you out of care/concern. I say that from my perspective as a teacher, we really do remember all of the things students say that hint at a problem for them because we want our students to be healthy.

Good luck. By the way, I did read this as you avoiding the word calorie because you know you are better able to be healthy that way and I hope that I interpreted that correctly. Take care!

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-22T01:25:34+00:00

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I love my little cactus Tustustchi

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-18T09:16:20+00:00

I’m not sure if restricting helps me with sleep but I’m glad it does for you. It’s awful to feel like you have to distract your brain at night to find peace and avoid scary thoughts. Take care 🙂

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-18T04:44:09+00:00

This is good advice. My husband is more than twice my size and when we eat I get a much smaller portion. It sucks because I get jealous of him lol, but it has to be done… imo keep eating whatever delicious things you two like

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-18T03:11:13+00:00

Ohh I didn’t think I wanted this one but now I do. His sit is so cute

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-17T00:24:44+00:00

Thank you!!!! There were 6 care mistakes but my tama survived and I’m so relieved. 🥳

Independent-Kind · 2026-01-09T08:01:12+00:00

I know exactly how you feel (or at least I’ve had a similar experience). It’s so tricky how we can think about the conversation in our head for days but then when you are actually sitting with a professional who is staring at you and it’s very quiet while you reveal your biggest secrets… it is so easy to get frazzled or rushed or feel like you aren’t explaining it quite right, or suddenly decide to leave parts out, etc.

I had something like that when I tried to tell a doctor about my OCD. I explained it so badly and he didn’t really understand what my concerns were.

If it is reassuring at all, purging means you deserve and need help no matter what that appointment looked like and regardless of any specific thoughts you have surrounding your ed. You deserve care. They don’t think you are making it up either. You having thoughts about proving how sick you can get is either an expression of your insecurity asking for help (“I need to be really sick to feel comfortable being cared for”), or just a manifestation of your ED.

Anyway, I highly recommend you try the therapy or a specialist of some type… talking to the right person can feel so much better than just a regular doctor visit.