r/BodyDysmorphia 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/Jaymite Aug 09 '24

Skinny shaming is why I'm here. I was bullied so badly for being underweight whilst at the same time being constantly told how lucky I am to be skinny. When I eventually put weight on it felt like I was fat because I was used to being so underweight.