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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Comments (111)
perdix 31
"Great, now there's another mouth I have to feed!" You ought to puke on her, for good measure.
2dog 15
Ya, good luck Op!!! Hope you can over come this
ajeyness 10
W
2dog 15
What?
Amethyst99 2
too fat or too skinny?
1crabbygirl 10
Apparently OP didn't notice that everyone else already noticed. That wasn't the end of the conversation unless you made it the end, OP.
kaycee1996 5
Well admitting its the first step and now they can get you the help you need : )
stiegr 0
I struggled with anorexia for a year and a half and my mom was pretty detached as well. I think she was just scared for me and didn't want to face it. Definitely consider family therapy, or sit your parents down and tell them this is a serious matter. If you don't you may have built up resent towards them later. and I would look into an eating disorder therapist. It did wonders for me. I wish you the best of luck
MrLadyDelicious 4
I'm sorry OP sometimes parents are just douches and don't understand the importance of being there for their children. But I am proud of you for taking the first step to recovery! Best of luck in your endeavors!! ^.^
beatlegirl27 20
I'm sorry! Hopefully your friends, other family, teachers, and consulars will help!
jewwybeanzzz 10
So sorry OP. I know how hard it is to tell someone about an ED. Good luck to you and your recovery. Talk to friends tho. They really help keep to on track. It's so hard but so worth it.