u/SuspiciousGrape7321

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Need help deciding if I should tell my close friends about my bulimia relapse

I’m in university, so I’m fairly new to solely living with and relying on my peers.

I’ve been in a mild-moderate bulimia relapse for months now and it’s looking like I’ll be struggling to various degrees for a long time.

Is it worth telling my close friends? Or should I just carry on as usual without mentioning it?

I’m also not sure what I would even say if I was going to open up. My friends are all aware that I’ve had other metal health struggles in the past, but since eating disorders are a very active illness I feel like opening up would be very different.

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u/SuspiciousGrape7321 — 2 days ago

I need help deciding if I should tell my close friends about my struggle with bulimia

I’m in university so I’m new to solely living with and relying on my peers, which means I’m not fully sure the extent of communication I should have with the people I’m close to.

I’ve been in a mild-moderate bulimia relapse for months now and it’s looking like I’ll be struggling to various degrees for a long time.

Is it worth opening up to my close friends? Or should I just carry on as usual without mentioning it? I’ll be able to manage myself regardless, it just feels weird hiding this part of my life from everyone.

I’m not sure what I would say if I was going to open up as well. My friends are aware that I’ve had other struggles with my mental health in the past but since eating disorders are a very active illness I feel like opening up would be very different.

I know this is a heavy topic. All advice and opinions are more than welcome! I’m trying to see all the perspectives that others may have towards my situation.

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u/SuspiciousGrape7321 — 2 days ago

Should I open up to my friends about my bulimia?

I’m in university, so I’m fairly new to solely living with and relying on my peers.

I’ve been in a mild-moderate bulimia relapse for months now and it’s looking like I’ll be struggling to various degrees for a long time.

Is it worth telling my close friends? Or should I just carry on as usual without mentioning it?

I’m also not sure what I would even say if I was going to open up. My friends are all aware that I’ve had other metal health struggles in the past, but since eating disorders are a very active illness I feel like opening up would be very different.

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u/SuspiciousGrape7321 — 2 days ago

Advice wanted: should I open up to my friends about my bulimia?

I’m 19 and in university, so I’m fairly new to solely living with and relying on my peers.

I’ve been in a mild-moderate bulimia relapse for months now and it’s looking like I’ll be struggling to various degrees for a long time.

Is it worth telling my close friends? Or should I just carry on as usual without mentioning it?

I’m also not sure what I would even say if I was going to open up. My friends are all aware that I’ve had other metal health struggles in the past, but since eating disorders are a very active illness I feel like opening up would be very different.

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u/SuspiciousGrape7321 — 2 days ago

Advice wanted: Should I tell my friends about my disorder?

I’m 19 and in university, so I’m fairly new to solely living with and relying on my peers.

I’ve been in a mild-moderate bulimia relapse for months now and it’s looking like I’ll be struggling to various degrees for a long time.

Is it worth telling my close friends? Or should I just carry on as usual without mentioning it?

I’m also not sure what I would even say if I was going to open up. My friends are all aware that I’ve had other metal health struggles in the past, but since eating disorders are a very active illness I feel like opening up would be very different.

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u/SuspiciousGrape7321 — 2 days ago

I am F19 and in a new relationship with my bf called John (M19).

John and I are also in a friend group with a guy called Henry (M19).

John and Henry both have very similar personalities.

Last year, I had a crush on Henry (before I knew John) but I pushed it to the back of my mind. I have suspected that Henry used to like me as well, but neither of us were in a state to get into a relationship, and we never said anything either.

I am worried that I have combined them together in my head. I didn’t want this to happen but I feel really embarrassed and ashamed.

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u/SuspiciousGrape7321 — 16 days ago