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

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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

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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 41 786

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

pigeonhole 0

Wednesday 11 November 2009 19:28

i think all of you who are fighting about this are retarded. who the f cares?

bikeduster 0

Thursday 12 November 2009 9:35

ok eating disorder...I know how that is. But if you think about it, who really cares about how you look, you should accept you for you, and if someone really cares about you, then they will love you for you, yea alot of dumb ******* are out here caring more about looks, but a true man will love you for who you really are, not who you are trying to be. No disrespect ma"am but i think you should stop the "thing" that your doing, and just accept you for you, take it from someone who's been there done that. It's not worth the pain in the long run.

hi_whats_up 0

Friday 18 December 2009 9:48

you think we would starve ourselves, or make ourselves sick if we didnt care?

engrid 0

Sunday 15 November 2009 18:32

well then, you ought to try to get some better friends, because the one that said that is SHIT.

Sophie_a7x 0

Saturday 28 November 2009 0:57

I hope you told her where to shove it

pumpkin_cat 0

Sunday 29 November 2009 21:18

For all those who have an eating disorder, try Overeaters Anonymous. Even if you don't overeat, it can help you. www.oa.org

Isa_fml 20

Friday 18 December 2009 0:24

That's awful, and I'm sorry. People of all sizes can have eating disorders. I live with an eating disorder too and know how hard it is to be honest about stuff like this, and inconsiderate jackasses just don't help. Don't let it discourage you. When you're ready I hope you will seek treatment and start getting well. Take care of yourself OK?

hi_whats_up 0

Friday 18 December 2009 9:50

aww thats not nice!

shoeliz 0

Saturday 13 March 2010 16:33

it's entirely possible she meant that you don't looks sickly thin like people often associate with eating disorders. more proof this is a subject people need to understand more

grog_fml 3

Wednesday 5 May 2010 9:38

fail

kaitlyn3xo 0

Thursday 6 May 2010 1:09

maybe she meant it like your not super super thin the way she would picture someone with an eating disorder, maybe she just meant you look average and healthy