When eating feels safer in secret: Part 2
The restriction cycle and rebuilding safety around food In Part 1, we explored why eating around other people can feel exposing – and why secrecy may offer temporary safety. But avoiding food while others...
July 2026
When eating feels safer in secret: Part 1
For some people, eating is not simply about hunger, taste or enjoyment. It can also feel exposing. You may feel comfortable eating alone, but tense when someone else is nearby. You might wait until...