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Its pretty much in the title,but its espeacially around men/boys.On a school trip to NY,I only eat in our room when no one else was there and lost around 10 pounds because I can't eat in public,because it makes me feel fat.Does anyone else get it?
I'm sorry you feel that way and the first comment isn't very kind or helpful. It's common, but not normal. You have some sort of eating disorder/body image issue. Eating doesn't make you fat--eating too much of unhealthy foods will! There is a difference between making healthy choices and just eating in general. You are going to need to completely refrane how you view eating, food, and your body. Did an important man in your life make you feel this way?
I read that as "pubic" for some reason, lol. It's normal. At home, I like to eat upstairs in the rec room alone. The last few times I went out to eat were at European restaurants and it was Mildly awkward. However last may, I went to NYC and was McDonalds. A husband and wife sit at our table and they get in a conversation with my grandmother. The wife starts asking me shiploads of questions while I'm eating. I tried to clear my mouth, but I felt like she was rushing me so I ended unfortunately talking with my mouth full. I still feel embarrassed having to think about it. Eating around people makes me so uncomfortable like I'm being judged.
It's not normal. Who cares what people think! I say eat healthy, eat delicious food, eat only when you're hungry. And best of all, listen to your gut! You might be too embarrassed about what people think of you and it might have something to do with how you see your body image. Get professional help.
I am the same way. I have to go to one of the secluded places in the dining hall like a creep, because I'm afraid of being seen eating.
It's normal. When you're by yourself eating a bucket of hot wings in front of the TV, did you stop to think, "Hey, I eat like a pig." Nooo. Because you're focused on eating nothing or no one else. Eat with a friend if you're afraid. I personally love a girl with a appetite. I want to have to guard my food when we go out because I'm scared she's going to eat it.
That's weird I'm in NY with school right now too. Same thing, except I have issues. I dont think it is normal.
I get embarassed about this too but if I get stressed about it, I just glance around the cafe etc. that I'm in and there's lots of other people eating and drinking.
Doesn't help much but gives me rationalisation.