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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 me. - 22/07/2023 10:00

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

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By Rainbow92 - 19/08/2009 23:43 - Bulgaria

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

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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 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 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 nothanks - 22/08/2010 13:42 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 11/12/2024 13:00 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 12/01/2011 01:04 - United States

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

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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 LP - 15/06/2009 02:35 - United States

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 14

Tuesday 29 May 2012 8:48

Apparently you're not the only one who needs to see a therapist.

supimnyancat 9

Tuesday 29 May 2012 8:51

Get help somewhere else, your mom's being an uncaring bitch.

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Parisgirl34 12

Tuesday 29 May 2012 23:33

OMG! IM so sorry! good luck for your recovery!

amberbelle 14

Wednesday 30 May 2012 0:49

She was obviously agreeing with you. She was probably wondering why it took you do long to realize it. Now you can get professional help.

butterflyz1961 2

Wednesday 30 May 2012 1:30

That's something I would do to my daughter.

THE_A_TEEN 27

Wednesday 30 May 2012 2:43

Thanks for admitting to everyone on the internet that you would act like an insensitive parent to your kid.

bogiesdisneygirl 2

Wednesday 30 May 2012 2:16

Please don't get discouraged. Go to someone who has some sense. You are very brave to take the necessary steps to get help.

LittleLollipop 2

Wednesday 30 May 2012 5:15

I do, too. You should try to see a therapist or talk to some friends. I'm here if you need anyone. There is always hope for people with EDs!

ChicaChica5683 0

Wednesday 30 May 2012 6:18

Hang in there honey and don't listen to all the douchebags who joke about eating disorders. They're dumbfucks. Get some help!! You shouldn't hate your body. I'm sure you're beautiful!!

naulty 0

Thursday 31 May 2012 8:46

I'm sure she's either a huge pig or a sack of bones either way def not beautiful

ushwia 4

Wednesday 30 May 2012 12:48

OK that's hilarious. FML is all about sharing pain, embarrassment, and humiliation. And you got all that in one moment. OP thank you for sharing, I'm still laughing.

naulty 0

Thursday 31 May 2012 8:48

:) now were getting the right idea

SpeakOutLoud 1

Wednesday 30 May 2012 21:39

I am so sorry. That's not the least bit funny. You should really find someone who cares enough about you to help or see a counselor

allyssa77 0

Wednesday 30 May 2012 23:58

That's totally uncalled for! Eating disorders are nothing to joke about or act careless about. They're a very serious and deadly mental disorder. Your mom needs help too!

bubbleslovescats 1

Thursday 31 May 2012 5:37

And I thought my mom was a megabitch

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