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By chronic masticator - 21/05/2016 11:51 - United States

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

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By Hungrey - 29/05/2012 01:38 - United States

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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By I'm just sick, really - 02/05/2015 00:33 - United States - Springfield

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

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By tardspawn - 05/04/2015 15:38 - United Kingdom - Horsham

Today, my morbidly obese mother gave me an angry lecture at dinner, saying without any trace of irony that my vegetarian diet is "unhealthy and utterly unacceptable". FML

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By SmallTownCutie - 29/05/2019 04:13

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

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By hungry - 12/02/2009 00:06 - United States

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

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By caly - 12/11/2018 16:32 - United States

Today, while at my mom’s house, my mom told me that I need to seriously curb my food intake. Then I went to my dad’s house and he told me I need to gain weight. I can’t win here. FML

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By depressedkiwi - 15/07/2020 08:01

Today, I found out my mother-in-law is trying to force me to lose weight, even though I am trying, and have a medical condition. FML

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emeraldisle 30

Sunday 22 May 2016 6:53

Sounds like your mum needs to see a therapist as well.

nicole1765 14

Sunday 22 May 2016 6:47

Sounds like a more extreme version of my mom. When I was younger and tried to diet, my mom always thought i was starving myself.

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mrBearBear 11

Sunday 22 May 2016 22:12

Go see one and bring here! That way they can tell her she's being irrational and maybe she can get some help.

HCF_TJ 8

Sunday 22 May 2016 23:47

Go to the therapist and ask your mom to step out, explain the situation, and see what the professional has to say

Sparkieemae 14

Monday 23 May 2016 0:03

I feel your pain. My mother and grandmother would accuse me of being anorexic and getting "too thin" after I turned 18, moved out, and dropped 100 pounds. Never have I ever dipped below 140 pounds and never stopped eating, just exercised more and implemented reasonable portion control. I'm sorry if you're still underage and have to put up with living with that, it's rough.

DarkPrinceT 3

Monday 23 May 2016 1:23

Or... you could have anorexia and only think you are obese, and you could really need to see a psychiatrist, and the people here telling you your mom is a fucktard could just really not be helping in the slightest.

Monica_J 7

Monday 23 May 2016 4:53

Similar thing happened to me. Now I'm 30 and still have trouble getting weight off.

YBae 27

Monday 23 May 2016 4:57

Way to go! I hope your diet goes well and you reach a healthier weight- but remember to love yourself no matter what your weight or physical appearance (:

FlickWaffle 30

Monday 23 May 2016 13:27

I just want to wish you the best of luck OP! Don't give up! Go see a psych if that's what your mum wants, maybe they can help by giving you some hints or tips or whatever for your journey. Stay strong! I'm sure you'll do great :)