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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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, 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
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
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, 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 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 had a stomach virus, so I didn't eat anything. My new roommate asked me if I was anorexic so to prove I wasn't, I ate a sandwich in front of her. Only to go into the bathroom and throw it up later. She heard and now thinks I'm bulimic. 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, 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 friend spent ages telling me about her friend who is in hospital underweight with anorexia and how she wants to do anything to help because she's so worried. What I wished I could've told her is that my own ED makes me suicidal and I'll probably not survive long, but I'm not underweight so nobody cares. FML
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Tiefling_Tasha 0
People suck, OP. don't listen to them. Your sternum isn't your fault and I bet you're gorgeous.
justanotherbird 19
Aw, that is really terrible. They didn't know and were just trying to help, but that doesn't make sucks any less.
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Comments (194)
Cjw1220 0
Comment WIN XD
alykat7 0
don't lose that confidence! that exact thing happened to me, I have a concave chest and my best friend did the same, I still wear what I like and I'm much happier than I ever was worrying about it :)
BrightSidegirl82 0
don't worry about it honestly, I bet your really pretty:) x
Mystwatcher96 0
I got the same thing... it sucks when people flip out about it cause for guys u got all that muscle and... BAM! wtf? what happened to you? and then you have to explain to the idiots words they don't understand.... well good luck girl. tell your roomate to back off.
rockindyl22 0
Agreed, this site is meant for entertainment. It's not a place to become lawyers and argue over every detail!
DasKizer 0
I know your pain. I was made fun of because of my sternum sticking out all throughout high school.
KyleJstorm 0
Ah pectus carinatum. It sucks having that.
kmwilson 0
Good for you! Don't let anyone tell you different!!
gators1995 30
OP don't go ape crap over it and just explain to her that you have no eating disorder.
WiredTechnician 26
Well... at least you know that she cares, right?