Mental health, Food, Eating and Health: Misunderstanding

Misunderstanding

By vanessa_d15 - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - Canada

Today, I was together with a few of my friends when I got up the courage to confess I have an eating disorder. One of my friends then said "... but you're not skinny." FML

I agree, your life sucks 43 119

You deserved it 6 752

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By missPiggy - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - Norway

Today, a colleague found out that I struggled with anorexia when young. After ranting about how it's a silly 'Women's disease', he renamed me 'Miss Piggy' and made oinking noises every time I ate something. FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 771

You deserved it 2 342

By Anonymous - 29/01/2016 19:12 - United States - Watonga

Today, I was feeling terrible and posted on Facebook about how I was stressed out and feeling really lonely. My sister replied saying "#fatfuckproblems". 13 people liked it and some so-called friends posted stuff like "rekt" and "SLAYED, bitch!", all in less than a minute. FML

I agree, your life sucks 20 494

You deserved it 4 611

I'll leave you to it then…

By scared shitless in ohio - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States - Dublin

Today, I decided to be friendly and say hi to the weird kid at school, who was sitting by himself eating lunch. After I said hello, he stared up at me intensely and said, "I don't have many friends. Yeah. Mainly 'cause I've eaten most of them." FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 322

You deserved it 5 638

Gym bro

By kaplwv116 - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my extremely in-shape boyfriend told me he hasn't had a chance to work out lately. I jokingly poked him in the belly saying he's getting chunky and winked. He burst into tears. FML

I agree, your life sucks 27 066

You deserved it 41 248

Thanks, I feel better!

By anon - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - Port Saint Lucie

Today, I told my grandma my boyfriend had cheated on me. She told me that it was my fault for not straightening my hair, and for gaining a few pounds. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 976

You deserved it 3 032

By jcesom - 29/07/2009 05:53 - United States

Today, I showed by ID to get into a bar and the bouncer kept it because he said it wasn't me. It was. Apparently I've gained so much weight I am unrecognizable. FML

I agree, your life sucks 41 548

You deserved it 15 944

Just take the W

By Anon - 22/04/2023 03:00

Today, I want to share my weightloss success but I have no one to celebrate with. My husband says, "It's because you have so much to lose" and my friends all have too much going on to take notice. Celebrating in silence that I'm in the 150's. Healthy feels isolating and lonely. FML

I agree, your life sucks 903

You deserved it 148

By sickened - 25/08/2009 14:17 - Philippines

Today, my friends and I went out drinking, and luckily enough, the guy I have had a crush on for four years now was there. I tried to get drunk so that I can make a move and blame it on the alcohol. I went in to whisper my confession in his ear... only to puke on him. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 758

You deserved it 68 061

Zinger

By chloeguest97 - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom

Today, a guy who I hate commented on my Facebook profile picture that I "look like I've fallen off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down." Sixty people liked this, including my boyfriend and my best friend. FML

I agree, your life sucks 41 802

You deserved it 8 245

Ready, steady…

By dan - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - Reserved

Today, we had a sprint race in gym class that I wasn't looking forward to because I'm a little chubby. The race started and I shot off as fast as I could, somehow in the lead. Everyone was cheering. When I was nearing the finish line I turned around, only to see the race hadn't started yet. FML

I agree, your life sucks 40 683

You deserved it 9 189

laughing_zebra 0

Monday 9 November 2009 16:17

That's when you say to her, "and you're not intelligent."

applespice 0

Monday 9 November 2009 16:14

...your friend sounds like a lovely person.

Comments

suck0_my0_ass0 2

Sunday 29 June 2014 4:44

Not all people who have eating disorders are "skinny enough" to have them...

fantasyworld 37

Sunday 6 July 2014 15:34

Your friend's an asshole.

trumpy 9

Wednesday 27 January 2016 0:50

sounds like you need some new friends

Allie614032 34

Saturday 4 February 2017 8:24

Anyone who gave this a "YDI" is clearly ignorant to even the basics of eating disorders. And your friend is a massive bitch. Definitely FYL, and I hope things are better now.

Naomi Lacelle 14

Tuesday 1 August 2017 18:24

Not all eating disorder sufferers are skinny, and most eating disorders aren't simply about trying to lose weight. Most people think that an eating disorder only includes major weightloss from starving yourself (anorexia) or puking (bulimia). Binge eating disorder, pika (eating things that aren't exactly food), and bulimia (inducing vomiting) are still life threatening and life destroying, even if the person isn't emaciated.