Friendships & Eating Disorders: Gaining Perspective Part 2

This is part 2 of a video response to a message I received from a viewer. She asked, "How do you deal with losing your friends?" She also mentioned being excluded, dealing with insensitive comments, and debating whether or not to give these friends up. I respond to these things and more, plus give suggestions for being honest with yourself (and others) and moving on.

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• orthorexia
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• body dismorphic disorder
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[adenalilly]

im so glad you made a vid response to this i didnt think i had an issue with my friends untill i watcched this video you gave me alot to think about thanks!

[arielleleebair]

Thank you! :) I am glad it sparked some thought for you. Much love. <3

[lilkel86]

You got changed!

great videos.

I think this is something many of us experience in recovery. Friends not wanting to understand, not wanting to be there, you growing past the freindship etc.

intresting.

[arielleleebair]

Thanks, Kel. :) Haha. I actually made the two parts of the video at different times. So one was pre-shower and earlier in the day. The other half was later on after I'd showered and gotten dressed in something else! ;)

[Sia118]

it has taken me such a long time to be honest with my friends about my situation. and like you said, if they have no clue, how can they understand. i tend to write to my friends now, it is an easier way for me to explain where i am at. great videos dolly xoxo