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[Ella]

Wish people realised there is more to eating disorders than being vain. Because it is weird that sometimes I wish i could be fat and get the same ‘empty’ ‘clean’ feeling starving gives me. More about how I feel than look. It is about obsession, addiction and control.

Not vainity
Fml. I don’t hate fat people.
Just because I personally don’t want fat because of how disgusting it makes me Feel- doesn’t mean I think fat people are disgusting

 

[Aurelia]

I get that. I developed an eating disorder years ago and people started telling me I was too thin, but I couldn't see what they saw. I still felt fat. No matter how much weight I lost, I still wanted to lose more. I weighed myself like 30 times a day and I couldn't stop. You're right that it's about control and incredibly addicting. But regardless of that, I didn't judge others nearly as harshly as I did myself. I wouldn't have had a problem dating someone who was overweight. I didn't care. But when it came to me, it was totally different. I couldn't accept myself no matter what. So I hear what you're saying. It's hard for those who haven't been through it to understand.

 

[1964dodge]

i'm the other way i'm trying to lose weight I lost 10 lbs. and stopped. i'm still trying becase i'm one of those fat people. I became that way when I became disabled. and there is a big difference between someone trying to lose a little weight and an eating disorder. an eating disorder is a disease and people should understand that. my heart goes out to you and I hope you get better. mike

 

[Petal]

I would never judge anyone for how they feel about their way. I have a few pounds to lose, not the same as an eating disorder but not vanity either. Well done for speaking up. Disorders are about control addiction etc... ignore those that are ignorant to this. I wish you well in your recovery, SF is here for you.