Health, Friends and Food: Ex-friend

Ex-friend

By Anonymous - 02/05/2023 03:00

Today, my friend, knowing my mental health is really bad right now, decided to yell out the fact I have an eating disorder, and how she never sees me eat ever, then started to talk about self-harm and how she would never do it despite what she has gone through. All while side-eyeing me when talking to other people. 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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ED much?

By Anonymous - 12/01/2011 01:04 - United States

Today, my step-mom asked if I was having some eating issues. I admitted that maybe I've picked up some bad habits from friends and school. Now she won't stop bombarding me with self-help books and therapy websites. 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 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 - 09/03/2010 08:57 - United States

Today, my roommate confronted me about my eating disorder. She described in length how emaciated my chest has become and how she wants to help. Except I don't have an eating disorder. My sternum is deformed and I have only recently become confident enough to wear low-cut tops. FML

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Lose the boyfriend, not the weight

By Amanda G Rich - 25/11/2020 02:02

Today, yet again. my boyfriend told me I'm getting fat, even after I told him to stop and that it's affecting my mental health. I had an eating disorder previously, and now I'm thinking about going back to just eating an apple a day. 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 94lbs of muscle - 02/10/2013 18:37

Today, my teacher was talking about anorexia and bulimia. Midway through the lesson, she stopped and knowingly asked if I wanted to share my experiences with the class. I don't have an eating disorder, just a screwed-up metabolism. FML

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Kids are assholes to each other

By sphear880 - 21/05/2021 19:59

Today, I have discovered that my daughter is struggling with anorexia. When I sat down to talk with her about it, she said it’s because, "all the other kids at school keep calling her fat." She was underweight before, and has now gone to being severely underweight. FML

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By Rainbow92 - 19/08/2009 23:43 - Bulgaria

Today, I decided I need help, so I confessed to my mother that I'm bulimic. After she looked it up online she started screaming at me for "Wasting food that I'm not paying for." FML

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cuz803 44

Tuesday 2 May 2023 4:07

Ex friend ASAP!!! Get a new friend and a therapist. Don't neglect mental health. Treat it while you can!

D J's MOM 17

Tuesday 2 May 2023 13:31

a real friend would go to a guidance counselor, NOT announce it to the world!

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cuz803 44

Tuesday 2 May 2023 4:07

Ex friend ASAP!!! Get a new friend and a therapist. Don't neglect mental health. Treat it while you can!

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 2 May 2023 6:59

She probably just wanted your fries.

Rake 13

Tuesday 2 May 2023 7:24

I'm sure all the usual she sucks her friends comments are soon to come. But I wanted to give you a different point of view about how hard it is to be a BFF with someone who has eating disorders and inflict self harm. How stressing it is to worry every time she doesn't answer the phone how painful it is to see the cuts, to see her fade away.. And as a friend you are sworn to secrecy, you are not allowed to comment about eating or weight you are not allowed to ask about the cuts. This burden especially in young age is more than some can handle. To me it sounds she is just really worried about her friend and don't know how to deal with it and how to make it stop. Maybe she is not a trained professional and she didn't react in the best way. But seriously, none of you would have wanted to be in her place.

D J's MOM 17

Tuesday 2 May 2023 13:31

a real friend would go to a guidance counselor, NOT announce it to the world!

D J's MOM 17

Tuesday 2 May 2023 13:35

former friend...I would report her to your guidance counselor. Take care of yourself.

poopface82 18

Tuesday 2 May 2023 14:32

Sanctimonious, narcissistic, willfully ignorant sack of shit. That would be a better diescriptior than friend for this individual, although referring to them as a “friend” with air quotes could be a good shorthand.