im finding it hard to eat with my family. im asian and we basically have half our plates with white rice with every meal! its still on my fear foods list and i just end up purging (or feeling really bad) help?
You shouldnt feel bad about eating white rice. It is a great food. And as its your fear food, its something which you need to test eating and overcome the fear. Look at your family, i mean they can eat white rice, so why cant you?
Eating rice wont magically make you gain weight... no food does that. I know it can be hard to eat a fear food, but it has to be done. What is so different with rice, compared to any of your safe foods?
Talk to your family, and see if maybe you can eat noodles, pasta, couscous, potatoes etc a few times a week instead?
Eating with your family, and eating what is cooked, is normal and healthy. Its part of recovery to be able to eat what is served. I know its a challenge and its tough, but be strong. And find something to distract you after you've eaten when you feel guilty or feel like purging.... draw/write/read/talk to a friend/watch a film/paint etc etc But dont sit alone in your room, or be alone. Because that is when the thoughts are worst.
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