Gross and Health: Misunderstood

Misunderstood

By nothungry - 29/07/2009 00:47 - United States

Today, after four years of anorexia and lots of recovery, my parents took me out to dinner with my counselor and whole family to celebrate my progress. I ended up eating something that made me vomit everything I ate. My parents now think I am bulmic and are sending me back to counseling. FML

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By I'm just sick, really - 02/05/2015 00:33 - United States - Springfield

Today, I felt sick to my stomach, so I told my mother I didn't want to eat dinner. She started accusing me of being anorexic, so I ate a little bit anyway to make her stop. I then threw up, only for her to take it as confirmation that I have an eating disorder. FML

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By SmallTownCutie - 29/05/2019 04:13

Today, I finally broke down and told my mom that I'd relapsed with my eating disorder. She told me to quit whining and eat a burger, because she didn't want to pay for another therapy session. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/12/2010 05:16 - United States

Today, after struggling with anorexia for months, I got food poisoning. FML

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Wow, thanks, I'm cured

By me. - 22/07/2023 10:00

Today, I told my mom that I'm bulimic and have been for a few years, and that I needed help. She responded by saying, "Well that's clearly not working for you. Why don't you try anorexia?" She then patted me on the head, smiled, and walked away. FML

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By chronic masticator - 21/05/2016 11:51 - United States

Today, after I skipped dessert for the third day in a row, my mom cornered me and accused me of being anorexic. I'm actually not far off being clinically obese and I'm just trying to diet, but nothing I say will convince her. She wants me to see a psychiatrist about a disorder I don't even have. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/11/2015 21:23 - Canada - Edmonton

Today, I asked my school counselor in strict confidence for advice on how to help a friend of mine, who has bulimia. When I got home, I found out that "someone" had called my parents and told them that I'm bulimic. They won't believe the truth. FML

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Keep it up

By need2eat - 15/06/2009 15:48 - United States

Today, I saw my parents for the first time in 11 weeks. They commented on how much weight I lost. I told how due to stress, I hadn't been able to eat anything for the past two weeks and I was basically unintentionally starving myself. They told me to keep it up. FML

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By Hungrey - 29/05/2012 01:38 - United States

Today, I admitted to my parents that I have an eating disorder. Instead of trying to help, my mom stared at me and said, "Duh". FML

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By Anonymous - 01/07/2011 05:56 - United States

Today, after weeks, I've finally reached my goal and lost 10 lbs. My sister got jealous about me losing weight, and told my parents and coworkers that I'm anorexic. Hello, intervention. FML

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Understanding

By nothanks - 22/08/2010 13:42 - United States

Today, after struggling with an eating disorder and hiding my symptoms for months, I got up the courage to tell my mom that I need help. Then she asked if an ice cream would make me feel better. FML

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Wednesday 29 July 2009 9:14

Oh wow. That really sucks. :( I'm sure they'll realize that they're wrong soon, even if they don't believe you when you tell them the truth. Congrats on the recovery, at least. :D

Anonanimal 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 9:20

ah tell me about it,... everytime im not hungry for dinner i have to go back to counselling. such a pain in the ass

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imaginarycoffee 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 18:02

This is for the OP: You have no idea how strong you are, I am a recovered anorexic, and I'd just like to share with you that it takes so much courage to recover from anorexia, which you have. You are truly an inspiration to those still recovering. Just remember to keep fighting with all your might.

VictimOfTheft 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 18:16

YDI. Consider it your body saying "**** you too, buddy." after four years of terrible treatment. Congrats on your recovery though.

risquredhead 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 18:17

I'm recovered from eating disorders too, you're strong, I send my love.

xxlillyxx 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 18:18

anorexia is slightly like cutting... once you start its hard to stop. like REALLY hard. CongratsOP you are an inspiration (even though your parents got a little too protective, just take it easy and dont eat heavy foods). i use to cut myself and it became an addiction. sort of like not eating. it became a need more than a want. so for all of you idiots saying YDI, you have NO idea what the OP whent through!!! even i dont really know how hard it was for the OP i can only immagine....

SomeGuy1234 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 18:51

Hm... Anorexia, i'm sure all the starving people in africa would like to have a word with you. And yes it's just like cutting yourself, you deserve zero simpathy.

letitbe56 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 19:08

Those who are in recovery from an eating disorder (or self-injury as the case may be): Don't listen to people like this SomeGuy1234. They don't understand that it's not caused by vanity, that there are a variety of biological (including genetic), sociocultural, psychological and family-related factors that contribute to these diseases. Overcoming them is HARD and you deserve to be commended for the progress you've made.

_Noon_ 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 19:17

Thanks letitbe :) I'm not recovered from my anorexia yet -the weight-gain part is done, but the mind part.. not so much unfortunately- and I used to get upset and angry by people like this, but nowadays I can just laugh about their ignorance.

ajhbrowneyedgirl 0

Thursday 30 July 2009 5:31

i cant. it just makes me wanna punch them. anorexia is so hard...

xxXChiiXxx 2

Wednesday 29 July 2009 18:52

YOU SHOULDN'T EAT THAT MUCH! When you eat nothing, or next-to-nothing, your stomach will eventually get smaller and smaller, (i believe) and so when you eat too much you can get very sick, or even die! O_O Don't they tell you that during recovery?

redblueviolet 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 19:00

Congrats on recovering from anorexia! I can't imagine how hard that would be. You definitely have strength. Hopefully your parents will see the truth when you eat and don't throw up afterwards. They must be really freaked now, though...

_Noon_ 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 19:21

I have to say that I'm surprised (in a really good way!) by most of the comments on this FML. When I read it the first time I was expecting a lot more comments like 'YDI for being an attention *****' and shit like that. I'm glad that most comments a really nice and almost every one of them includes a congratulation to the OP. :)

littlebrittle77 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 22:16

anorexia and bulemia are two made up disorders so don't feel bad

ClaireXX 0

Wednesday 29 July 2009 22:39

yeah right. I used to make myself throw up several times a week and my symptoms matched the criteria for bulimia. I know several people that matched the criteria for anorexia. Even if they were made up, how does that make things better???