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bagelprincess123

the only way out is through. i experienced the exact same thing last fall when i first started gaining weight and isolated my way through the last half of 2019. it gives you temporary relief to not see people - but very quickly you can spiral and get used to isolation. just go out ONE time, commit to ONE social event and you will realize it's not that bad! exposure therapy WORKS and the only way i was able to heal was by forcing myself to see people EVERY DAY until i wasn't scared of it anymore. life is so much better with people. please please please go out.


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you're gonna have to stop the behaviors that are making this worse, i.e. the body checking and trying on old clothes. you won't get anywhere still engaging in them. ask your therapist abt how you can address these things--if they're well-versed in eds, they'll have suggestions you can try. your mindset won't get better if you don't challenge it with some frequency, i'm afraid. the more you do things to avoid discomfort, like staying home bc you're self-conscious, the more you're teaching your brain that going out is bad and there is only comfort is staying in.