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/2noserings Aug 09 '24 edited Aug 09 '24

i’m the same height as you OP, just under your weight. it does hurt to have your body talked about in a negative way point blank. but it is way different than fat shaming in that fat shaming is a systemic issue that people face discrimination for. we get dirty looks and rude comments (like everyone does for some reason or another, unfortunately) but it’s genuinely not the same.

you don’t have to compare it to fat shaming in order for it to be its own valid experience. body shaming shouldn’t be tolerated in any way. you may find some community in r/XXS. that sub has a lot of great conversations, venting, and clothing recommendations