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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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, 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
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, 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
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, 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
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, 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
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, 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
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StoryOfTheYear 15
Apparently you're not the only one who needs to see a therapist.
supimnyancat 9
Get help somewhere else, your mom's being an uncaring bitch.
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aFreedom127 9
Obviously no surprise to them.
Mitcha857 0
No offense OP but if you're at one end of the two extremes (extremely overweight/skinny) my response would be exactly the same. Also if you have an eating disorder it's hard to hide. You may have been trying to hide it from them unsucesfully and they've known by your habits and behavior the whole time. It's like catching someone with their hand in the cookie jar while they simultainiously admit "I'm stealing a cookie." Well, no duh!
Il_Maestro 6
While it may seem obvious to OP's family, OP's self image is drastically distorted if she does have an eating disorder. Admitting that a problem exists is a key first step in overcoming and treating the illness.
Mitcha857 0
Oh I totally agree. It is the first step and I'm glad OP took that first step but like I explained, her parents couldve potentially been aware the whole time and she couldve been oblivious to it. OP don't worry about your mom saying "duh". You should now plan ahead for what your next step will be in tackling this head on.
beccaishereyay 11
Finally a realist! Haha
bubbleslovescats 1
I like your view of this.
wildsweetchild 19
On the bright side, at least you realized that you have a problem and need help. I'd say don't give up and seek help somewhere else, where they can actually help you! Good luck!
rahrah765765 11
Oh OP, you mum is just trying to fit in by using acronyms... Duh could have meant anything from "Duke University Hospital" ( was she pointing?... Ok ok) to maybe "Dont Under-eat Honey" or maybe "dats unbelievably hungry". Can anyone else help op figure out her mums new way of talking aka her insensitiveness ?
beatlegirl27 20
You're not helping
naulty 0
Yes it is helping ... Don't be an attention wanting punk "oh I have a problem with blah blah..." well u could keep whining or you could shut the hell up and fix your issue instead of crying on the Internet
beastroish 0
Damn that's not cool...
shannon37323 6
Look up focus healthcare... They have programs for that and they are amazing at treating the whole person mind and body.... Plus it's like the ritz of rehabs:-)
march_17 0
I had an eating disorder myself, the best thing to do is to seek help not only by seeing a therapist but also seeking spritral help. Honestly spritral helped me more then seeing a therapist but it depends on what works for you. Hope you get better!
VasilisaUzhasnaj 29
I don't know Sprite had healing qualities. The more you know!
perdix 31
The Lord spelleth and the Lord taketh away [spelling skills]. It's all in there. Hallelujah!
Valefor197 5
That is just inconsiderate of her. I hope you can get help elsewhere, like other family members or therapists, and overcome it.
_Peppermint_ 34
That bitch. I can't stand ignorant mothers like that. Sorry OP
KaelaKhaotic 5
Your mom's a ******* bitch.