I'm nervous about eating in front of people; Do I have an eating disorder?!
Question: I used to be able to eat regularly with my friends, but in the last two years I stopped eating lunch in front of them. I've been told I have bad manners by my parents, so that could contribute to it. I get really flushed and embarrassed when we have parties in class where there's food, and read to get my mind off of it. It's it an eating disorder, or am I just shy?
I'm normally a flirtatious, fun-loving person; I just get flustered when it comes to eating.
Answers: I used to be able to eat regularly with my friends, but in the last two years I stopped eating lunch in front of them. I've been told I have bad manners by my parents, so that could contribute to it. I get really flushed and embarrassed when we have parties in class where there's food, and read to get my mind off of it. It's it an eating disorder, or am I just shy?
I'm normally a flirtatious, fun-loving person; I just get flustered when it comes to eating.
You definitely do not have an eating disorder, especially if you still eat at home. It is bad, however, that you've stopped eating lunch daily. But, I know where you come from. I am, myself, sometimes a little self-conscious when it comes to eating in front of people because I'm not sure if I'm eating like a pig, and making it obvious, which can be embarrassing at times.
If it helps, still eat at lunch, but do so in little bites or eat healthier food, so you won't feel as bad when eating in front of other people. This can show better manners and show that you care about your health. This way you're still getting your meal that's necessary, and healthy.
me too. its just sensitivity.
I don't really understand why you would be nervous eating in front of people. My mom always tells me that I have bad manners and I know I don't. Otherwise someone would have said something to me. You should start to eat more in public because people may assume that you actually DO have a eating disorder. What you are describing is NOT one.
I think all women are worried about eating in front of other people for fear of looking like a pig. It's just shyness. As long as you DO eat when you get home, you don't have an eating disorder.
No lol. Definitely not an eating disorder ! You just lack self confidence and have low self esteem, so yes, you are shy. It is probably just a phase that you will grow out of.
No, it's a form of social anxiety. I have the same problem. People that don't have it just don't understand. If YOU feel that it's getting out of control and it's really bothering you then speak to a psychiatrist or psychologist, they can help you. It's probably better to talk to someone now, because you never know it may get worse over time.
maybe ur parents need to take a class. those dumbshts caused it.
no, not at all, if you have an eating disorder you're eating too much or too little. What's just happened is because you're just that, nervous and shy, and your parents contribute to the fact that you're that way about it. Just work on it, try to take it little by little. What i would do is also try to talk to a school couseler, i know that may not be the popular thing to do, but just try it. Also, Talk to your parents on what you could work on so that they would be more approving(that one may be a little hard)
i hope you can get past that
You don't have an eating disorder. You only don't eat in front of people. You are willing to eat alone. You are just shy. I am the same way. I have to know a person for a while before I eat before them.
This is quite common. Don't worry about it. Everyone needs to eat. Just put small bites in your mouth, chew with your mouth closed and enjoy the food. Make it easy and don't worry. Have fun and eat.
I feel the same way. Sometimes I don't eat and sometimes I binge eat. I always hate eating in front of people especially when I binge because I feel like such a pig. Usually at school if I eat, I hide in the bathroom. As this is not good, I advise you tell someone and seek help. It could also be a phobia or other disorder.
Your just shy. I used to have the same problem. I could not
eat a thing infront of anyone. I dreaded going on a dinner date, I could not even pick up a fork. I was just to shy.
Eventually I did go out on a dinner date, and I forced myself to
eat in front of him. I think alot of it has to do with self confidence. We often let our nervers get the better of us and
some weird things can happen as a result. I still get nervous
sometimes, but I just try not to draw attetion to myself.
But it's not an eating disorder.
I am the same. You probably feel like you eat too much in front of smaller people