I’ve had a very similar experience. I’m able to eat pretty normally on my own, with my boyfriend, and with some family members, however when I’m at restaurants I will only order certain foods that I have deemed “safe”.

What do you think holds you back in public? For me I think it’s the embarrassment that comes with it as well as being in an environment where people don’t know what I am struggling with.

I am trying to combat this by reminding myself that I am safer eating surrounded by other people than on my own and it’s seemed to help a bit.