Mental health, Food, Eating and Health: Misunderstanding

Misunderstanding

By vanessa_d15 - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - Canada

Today, I was together with a few of my friends when I got up the courage to confess I have an eating disorder. One of my friends then said "... but you're not skinny." FML

I agree, your life sucks 43 108

You deserved it 6 735

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By missPiggy - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - Norway

Today, a colleague found out that I struggled with anorexia when young. After ranting about how it's a silly 'Women's disease', he renamed me 'Miss Piggy' and made oinking noises every time I ate something. FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 754

You deserved it 2 334

By Anonymous - 29/01/2016 19:12 - United States - Watonga

Today, I was feeling terrible and posted on Facebook about how I was stressed out and feeling really lonely. My sister replied saying "#fatfuckproblems". 13 people liked it and some so-called friends posted stuff like "rekt" and "SLAYED, bitch!", all in less than a minute. FML

I agree, your life sucks 20 486

You deserved it 4 605

I'll leave you to it then…

By scared shitless in ohio - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States - Dublin

Today, I decided to be friendly and say hi to the weird kid at school, who was sitting by himself eating lunch. After I said hello, he stared up at me intensely and said, "I don't have many friends. Yeah. Mainly 'cause I've eaten most of them." FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 300

You deserved it 5 615

Gym bro

By kaplwv116 - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my extremely in-shape boyfriend told me he hasn't had a chance to work out lately. I jokingly poked him in the belly saying he's getting chunky and winked. He burst into tears. FML

I agree, your life sucks 27 054

You deserved it 41 201

Thanks, I feel better!

By anon - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - Port Saint Lucie

Today, I told my grandma my boyfriend had cheated on me. She told me that it was my fault for not straightening my hair, and for gaining a few pounds. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 963

You deserved it 3 011

By jcesom - 29/07/2009 05:53 - United States

Today, I showed by ID to get into a bar and the bouncer kept it because he said it wasn't me. It was. Apparently I've gained so much weight I am unrecognizable. FML

I agree, your life sucks 41 542

You deserved it 15 930

Just take the W

By Anon - 22/04/2023 03:00

Today, I want to share my weightloss success but I have no one to celebrate with. My husband says, "It's because you have so much to lose" and my friends all have too much going on to take notice. Celebrating in silence that I'm in the 150's. Healthy feels isolating and lonely. FML

I agree, your life sucks 894

You deserved it 138

By sickened - 25/08/2009 14:17 - Philippines

Today, my friends and I went out drinking, and luckily enough, the guy I have had a crush on for four years now was there. I tried to get drunk so that I can make a move and blame it on the alcohol. I went in to whisper my confession in his ear... only to puke on him. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 758

You deserved it 68 041

Zinger

By chloeguest97 - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom

Today, a guy who I hate commented on my Facebook profile picture that I "look like I've fallen off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down." Sixty people liked this, including my boyfriend and my best friend. FML

I agree, your life sucks 41 787

You deserved it 8 234

Ready, steady…

By dan - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - Reserved

Today, we had a sprint race in gym class that I wasn't looking forward to because I'm a little chubby. The race started and I shot off as fast as I could, somehow in the lead. Everyone was cheering. When I was nearing the finish line I turned around, only to see the race hadn't started yet. FML

I agree, your life sucks 40 672

You deserved it 9 153

laughing_zebra 0

Monday 9 November 2009 16:17

That's when you say to her, "and you're not intelligent."

applespice 0

Monday 9 November 2009 16:14

...your friend sounds like a lovely person.

Comments

dancerbaby2000 0

Sunday 11 September 2011 19:20

Ok your friend must be really dumb and clearly has no filter

dhiran_singh 16

Thursday 1 December 2011 23:37

lol

iLovePink96 3

Friday 23 December 2011 8:54

You need new friends :(

ggbartoli99 0

Wednesday 4 January 2012 4:44

Ohhhh that's rude

stephissilly 18

Thursday 5 January 2012 7:28

they are really rude. in no way do you have to be skinny to have an eating disorder, and in saying that i'm sure you're beautiful. head up

chelsinator 8

Tuesday 14 February 2012 4:34

Your friend is probably (hopefully) uneducated about eating disorders, so don't take it personally.

Parisgirl34 12

Wednesday 30 May 2012 21:25

Disown that friend!

smurfs17 2

Thursday 26 September 2013 21:58

wow I am incredibly sorry that your friend responded that way. Try not to be discouraged by their comment. Keep your head up. I'm sure you're beautiful inside and out :).

canthinkofathing 3

Tuesday 17 December 2013 18:55

When will people realise eating disorders are mental conditions, not physical? Being skinny does not make you anorexic. Being fat does not mean you have binge eating disorder. I have anorexia/EDNOS, I'm not fatally skinny anymore, I'm just normal skinny. This is because I was made to eat; not because my anorexia suddenly packed up and left.