I don't think I've posted here before. My apologies if I overstep and say anything I shouldn't or something too triggering.
So I don't know exactly where to post this because I don't fit full criteria for any eating disorder but struggle with on and off restricting a lot. It was really bad around ages 12-14 (looking back idk why I had an issue then) and in the last year it's been coming in waves.
Anyway the point is I've lost a very noticeable amount and everyone is constantly coming up to me and commenting on it. I know they see it as a positive comment but it's honestly so triggering to even hear about it. Not only does it confirm my suspicions that people view me as just my body, but it also triggers me into relapses.
My whole life I've mostly gotten negative comments from my mom or 'positive/reassuring' comments (the type that seem like they are just saying it to seem nicer)
Does anyone else experience this? Where even if it's technically a positive compliment on something that you desperately wanted to happen, it just makes you feel horrible and somehow heavier?