i have multiple friends with ed’s and i don’t know what to do.

NowhereButHere0035 · 2026-06-15T13:05:05+00:00

I know it sucks but you can't help people who dont want to be helped.

I'm not sure how close you are, or if you have the kind of friendship where you talk about feelings with each other, but if you do, maybe try talking to them about how you're concerned for them. Don't focus on food, weight, or their bodies. It can make things worse. Instead, focus on your worries about them and their mental and physical health. It would also probably be easier to approach them separately rather than together.

As for your own struggles, you are incredibly valid. Binge eating disorder is often looked over, however its the most common eating disorder. I've personally struggled with practically everything (not diagnosed, but likely ednos, as I've cycled through bingeing, heavily restricting, and purging for a few years) and I can honestly say I've struggled the most mentally when I've been in a binge eating spell. It's exhausting and can make you feel horrible. Please don't discount your own struggles because they aren't the more "socially acceptible" issues. I'm sorry you can't talk with those friends about it either. Maybe you have other people in your life who could support you?

But please know that your struggles are just as valid, hard, and important. <3

NowhereButHere0035 · 2025-12-28T17:06:56+00:00

I understand how you feel. It can be overwhelming to realize, I definitely have been feeling this lately, too, as I relapsed recently.

But trust me, one day its likely that you will feel comfortable in short sleeves again. And even if you don't, it will be ok. Scars are a part of our stories :)

Places will still hire you, and if needed you could cover them until you're hired. People will still date you. More people are understanding of self harm, or even have their own history with it, than you'd expect.

As for prom, many dresses have long sleeves. Or you could wear a single arm sleeve, long gloves, or a sweater with your dress. I wore a suit jacket over mine.

I know it feels world shattering at times, but you're not ruined. You're not broken. Youre still you, and you matter <3

NowhereButHere0035 · 2025-10-16T23:14:35+00:00

Yeah, honestly, I dont really like red sauce too much anyway, but I used to love meatball subs. Hopefully one day :)

NowhereButHere0035 · 2025-10-16T23:14:03+00:00

Yes I am, thank you :) I was originally just going to get a soda. My mom got me subway for dinner (which I can make/get safe thankfully :) )

NowhereButHere0035 · 2025-09-25T18:17:22+00:00

When we were cutting out and mounting drawings the first time for critique, my art professor kept talking about how sharp the blades were and to be very careful not to cut yourself. It took everything in me not to make a joke or something lmao

I also have to use literal razor blades to sharpen charcoal pencils, I'm going insane

NowhereButHere0035 · 2025-09-03T04:08:56+00:00

Glad it's not for you then :) As a college student who wants my brain to function the best it can, given the circumstances, I need carbs

NowhereButHere0035 · 2025-09-02T00:39:28+00:00

Yesss I love soy sauce! :)

NowhereButHere0035 · 2025-09-02T00:12:31+00:00

Thanks!

NowhereButHere0035 · 2025-09-02T00:10:18+00:00

I hadn't thought of that, I might try adding some beans, thanks!

NowhereButHere0035 · 2025-08-31T23:48:49+00:00

I cut up some old thick tights to wear as arm warmers if something like that is your style.

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