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sarcares
Comments from others - what to say??

This is partly a rant but I am also looking for advice. Lately it seems I can’t go a day without at least one person commenting on my body, or asking me how I stay slim etc. In my head all I want to say is I have an ED! - but i also believe it’s no ones business. Sometimes the comments can be triggering, does any one have any good things to say??? I wish i could tell them off - but I’ve never been a fan of confronting people and there are some situations where lecturing people on not talking about weight isn’t a good option.

Elvira
I get it

I feel the same way. It’s so frustrating right? You just want to shout “I’ve been hurting my body! Don’t envy me!” But people wouldn’t take that well
One thing I try to do is say positive renforcement to myself out loud as if it’s a part of the conversation. For example:
Person: You’re so thin! How?? You look great.
You: *smile* it’s just about eating healthy and taking care of my body.
That way you acknowledge their comment but stop the conversation. If it’s someone you feel comfortable with though, I’d suggest sharing that their comments are triggering. I completely understand though, some people you just can’t tell or don’t want to tell. It is a very private thing after all. Wishing you the best <3

healn
responding

I have been feeling triggered also by other people's comments around what my body looks like and what my choices of foods are when eating and cooking with family and friends. I don't have the answers for myself, but what I have been testing out is: yeah I am healing from an eating disorder. I do this with people I don't know at all and will never see again in a social setting. I have to feel what it's like to say this out loud for myself. I have done this a few times and find it to be a relief and don't feel as fearful anymore of being 'found out' or in hiding. But I also choose not to do this most times.

I also feel triggered when close people have commented on my body image or the food I eat or don't eat. I have gotten more mentally prepared to say - I am changing my habits. In a casual, calm, and closed conversation tone. When a person asks what I do or why, I say it's for my health. If they ask what I do or why, I say I don't feel like saying more about my health. I haven't had anyone go beyond that point. If they do, they don't respect boundaries in general, not necessarily around ED stuff, in my view.

For me, it's important to set limits with people about what I share while also feel I can speak my truth more because I'm trying to change my tendency to hide which helps my healing. But in a safe supportive way.

I appreciate the two above said you want to shout or rant - I feel that way. I have gotten upset at a few people before and I end up feeling hurt myself. I also try to remind myself that people's comments around body image or health directed toward me is about them and their stuff. If I stop to think about it, I figure they may have something going on themselves, maybe not an ED but something around body image or health that isn't healthy and I guess since I have an ED and am healing from it, I get how hard that can be too. That said, it's annoying to be projected onto. I have said once - you're asking about me but it sounds like you think about this for yourself too, what do you think about? I'm not saying you have to do that, I'm saying I'm trying to find some compassion for others when I feel triggered. Sending you strength -

stayingpositive
I totally can relate to this,

I totally can relate to this, unsolicited comments about weight and food are actually the worst. What bothers me even more is not just when someone comments on my body or what I'm eating, but then they compare it to themselves and talk about how they should go on a diet or slim down. I really don't have an answer to this besides just saying that you are trying to eat healthy or take care of your body? I never know what to say so I normally end up just pretending I didn't hear it. I am sorry you have to deal with this and know that we are here for you.

sarcares
Thankyou

Thank you everyone. Your support definitely helps, glad to know I’m not the only one feeling this way.

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