Posted by WorryGirl on April 10, 2003, at 13:44:32
In reply to Re: help with the stigma » mambo, posted by NikkiT2 on April 10, 2003, at 11:01:52
> God knows how to deal with the stigma.. I am currently job hunting after being on sick for 2 years, and its a total killer. People are so interested in me until they find that bit out. But I daren't lie and then be caught out with a reference.
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> I've lost friends over my illess.. not they they leave me because of it, but I am so bad at getting in touch with people they finally get fed up of it being so one way. I want to get back in touch, but how to do it?? And I've gotten so fat, they'll be embarrassed to be seen with me anyway.
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> What can we do?? I don't think there are any answers to tell the truth...
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> Nikki x
Hi Nikki,
Just wanted to add: I know I don't really know you but you always come across so warmly I don't see how you could lose friends! Of course some people get ticked off when they don't hear from their friends after a year or two. It can be hard to respond, though, when your life isn't going as you think it should.As a sufferer of bulimia, please don't ever think you're too fat for anyone to be seen with. One reason I have bulimia is because of this fear. I know that I would never be unfriendly or not associate with someone who was overweight. Even though unfortunately I still occasionally dwell on my fading blooms I am so over external appearances!
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