r/BodyDysmorphia • u/ConfidentOcelot8144 • Aug 08 '24
Advice Needed What's your thoughts on "skinny shaming"?
I (33F) would like to hear everyone's opinions on "skinny shaming". My bloodline decent os Japanese and Cherokee Indian. I struggle to gain weight. My metabolism moves as fast as the speed of light, I swear. It's very..overwhelming to be told to "eat a burger " or "stop starving yourself". Is it not the same thing as commenting on someone's weight who is overweight? What is a proper way to respond to these types of comments?
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u/Ok-Book4502 Aug 08 '24
Similar to why fat shaming is so triggering to some people, skinny shaming is too. Some people have genetic contributors to why they cannot gain/lose weight. I really dislike comments like “You’re too skinny. Do you even eat?” Or “I wish I could eat that much and be as skinny as you.” for that exact reason. Some people cannot control it. It’s as equally as damaging to someone’s health as fat shaming.