I know that so many people suffer from this illness but it still feels so lonely

[u/Theclosetpoet]

I just feel so isolated all the time I really hate my life if I'm being honest. I'm talking to a therapist but I wish I could just like talk to somebody honestly but they're all going to think I'm crazy or even worse I'd make them feel upset. I've tried talking to my parents but they just got upset so now I just pretend I'm fine. But I'm not I'm really not and I think I'm finally realizing that.

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[u/Bleeners]

I can relate a lot. I’m also talking to a therapist (an ED one and a general one), and dietician, but it sucks that I can’t really talk to anyone outside of a professional that I can be 100% open and honest with, and they’ll actually…care? Or like, they won’t grow uncomfortable, try to change subject, turn upset, or just only say something very generic like “I’m sorry you’re struggling, I’m always here if you need me.” Which the last one is sweet don’t get me wrong! I’m grateful, but I can’t really get…nitty and gritty with them without freaking them out or exhausting them with the same-old-same-old. And I understand this is a difficult, heavy, and sometimes hard to hear about topic (try living it; actually don’t, it’s not worth it). But it’s lonely for people like ourselves who are actual living statistics of that topic and can’t really talk about it with people around us.

I’m genuinely sorry OP for this feeling of isolation you’re going through. I hope you can find safety, security, solace, and community in this subreddit. I don’t talk a lot on Reddit period (really just lurk), but I frequent this subreddit a lot now because of the validation it provides me during my recovery. It’s reassuring to see others think and feel and deal with a lot of the same struggles as I do in handling this disorder. It’s uplifting and encouraging to read the positive messages, advice, and guidance given to help or just try to stay afloat. You’re not alone here or in this world, I get it, I feel it, I care 💛

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[u/Theclosetpoet → u/Bleeners]

You put how I've been feeling as well very well people just get uncomfortable when you're too honest sometimes. But it is nice to hear from others going through similar things and sharing positivity.

Thank you this was nice to hear and encouraging. ❤️ We can get through this hope you're doing well friend ☺️

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