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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Today, I told my mom that I think I’m anorexic and she told me she didn’t care. When I asked why, in disbelief she replied, "Honey, you are 5’3 and over 350 lbs, at this point you NEED to be anorexic." FML
Today, I'm staying with my mother for a week. Every time I eat something, she tells me that it's "swimsuit season" and that I need to eat less. Every time I say I'm not hungry, she panics and insists I have an eating disorder. I can't win. FML
Today, my mom accused me of having an eating disorder, and I didn't correct her. Truth is, I lost weight after I went off the pill a year ago. I'm too embarrassed to tell my mom that I haven't had anyone in a year. FML
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
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
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
Today, my morbidly obese mother gave me an angry lecture at dinner, saying without any trace of irony that my vegetarian diet is "unhealthy and utterly unacceptable". FML
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
Today, my mom asked me if I had an eating problem because I've been eating less. I only started eating less because she told me I ate too much. FML
Today, while at my mom’s house, my mom told me that I need to seriously curb my food intake. Then I went to my dad’s house and he told me I need to gain weight. I can’t win here. FML
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emeraldisle 30
Sounds like your mum needs to see a therapist as well.
nicole1765 14
Sounds like a more extreme version of my mom. When I was younger and tried to diet, my mom always thought i was starving myself.
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Comments (68)
mrBearBear 11
Go see one and bring here! That way they can tell her she's being irrational and maybe she can get some help.
HCF_TJ 8
Go to the therapist and ask your mom to step out, explain the situation, and see what the professional has to say
Sparkieemae 14
I feel your pain. My mother and grandmother would accuse me of being anorexic and getting "too thin" after I turned 18, moved out, and dropped 100 pounds. Never have I ever dipped below 140 pounds and never stopped eating, just exercised more and implemented reasonable portion control. I'm sorry if you're still underage and have to put up with living with that, it's rough.
DarkPrinceT 3
Or... you could have anorexia and only think you are obese, and you could really need to see a psychiatrist, and the people here telling you your mom is a fucktard could just really not be helping in the slightest.
Monica_J 7
Similar thing happened to me. Now I'm 30 and still have trouble getting weight off.
YBae 27
Way to go! I hope your diet goes well and you reach a healthier weight- but remember to love yourself no matter what your weight or physical appearance (:
FlickWaffle 30
I just want to wish you the best of luck OP! Don't give up! Go see a psych if that's what your mum wants, maybe they can help by giving you some hints or tips or whatever for your journey. Stay strong! I'm sure you'll do great :)
monagro 22
Most people do not eat desert on a daily basis. Is your mum obese too?
meganleen 3
I hate the "you deserve it" button. How the **** does she deserve that? People are idiots
OrganicSistah 17
Is she overweight herself?