uni with an eating disorder
i start uni in September and I’m incredibly worried abt how I’m going to cope w/ an ed and whether my flat mates are going to comment on behaviours.
I’m in a better spot than I was a few years ago but I’m so worried abt regressing and spirally badly into behaviours bc I won’t have parents/ doctors to monitor my weight/ eating. I’m also rlly worried abr my flatmates saying anything about my behaviours; I ritualistically weigh out my food and I’m so scared someone will comment on it.
I’m self aware enough to recognise that full recovery isn’t rlly possible for me and I’ve come to terms with that but I rlly don’t want to spiral back into how I was a few years ago and I’m rlly worried that’s going to happen.
Does anyone who has been in similar positions have any advice? 😕
I’m in a better spot than I was a few years ago but I’m so worried abt regressing and spirally badly into behaviours bc I won’t have parents/ doctors to monitor my weight/ eating. I’m also rlly worried abr my flatmates saying anything about my behaviours; I ritualistically weigh out my food and I’m so scared someone will comment on it.
I’m self aware enough to recognise that full recovery isn’t rlly possible for me and I’ve come to terms with that but I rlly don’t want to spiral back into how I was a few years ago and I’m rlly worried that’s going to happen.
Does anyone who has been in similar positions have any advice? 😕
I get you. I'm in late stages recovery for anorexia and I start uni in '25, and have similar worries to you. If you feel comfortable doing as such, maybe ask your uni for help. They may be able to provide you with someone who can support you and make sure you don't relapse, and maybe even make provisions for living/flatmates. You never know, your flatmates may turn out to be supportive if you decide to communicate the situation to them and what you're worried about them saying (only if you feel comfortable telling them though), but if not the uni may be able to find you somewhere else.
If someone comments that you weigh your food then tell them you're not good at judging portion size by eye. This is why I weigh my food, anyway! It's not a behaviour exclusive to people with eating disorders and no one is entitled to know your medical history.
It's very easy to slide into bad eating habits as a student living on their own for the first time. Take a look at the services your university offers, you may find that they have an eating disorder clinic or offer other forms of support. These types of services always operate discretely so you don't need fear reaching out. I'd also advise registering with a GP in your university location as soon as you move, and making them aware of situation, so that you have access to that medical support.
It's very easy to slide into bad eating habits as a student living on their own for the first time. Take a look at the services your university offers, you may find that they have an eating disorder clinic or offer other forms of support. These types of services always operate discretely so you don't need fear reaching out. I'd also advise registering with a GP in your university location as soon as you move, and making them aware of situation, so that you have access to that medical support.
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Hi! I'm currently in uni and being monitored by the university health service rn, I'm also in halls so I can actually attest to what flatmates can be like. Obviously people are people so of course this might not be the full experience but peoples different routines/timetables often means I'm the only person in the kitchen when I'm making my meals. Even when I'm not, nobody really comments on other people's habits like that. My flatmates will always tend to weigh out their pasta like I do for example because they're not great at portion sizes either 😅. If they do mention something, I'd say the best thing is to just be honest about why you're doing it - everyone's an adult with their own lives so I doubt they'd make a big deal of it, but I understand the anxiety - I felt the exact same way when I started. I tend to eat frozen/pre-packaged meals so I don't have to weigh much out, and I keep snacks in my bedroom too so I can keep my eating habits pretty under wraps. And ofc there's often university support for people with eating disorders - so long as you're above a certain bmi there shouldn't be a problem!
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