Posts by undermyumbrella

Hun, I get this all the time, too. I totally understand how it makes you feel. I'm usually the same way and excuse the comments because I figure the people saying them don't have a clear view of what it feels like to be in our situations. However, don't let her lack of understanding deter you from your path! This website is always wonderful and refreshing to fall back on when the people in our immediate lives aren't too understanding of what we're going through.

In my case, I get the "I'd MUCH rather be in your shoes and be able to eat without gaining a pound!" constantly, even when taking into account how underweight I am. It's much more "acceptable" and desirable to be underweight in our culture, so instead of being motivated to eat more and overcome our issues, we're congratulated for being unhealthy by some. This is a highly insensitive, highly dangerous outlook.

For those of you who are contemplating whether this person's post is legitimate or not based on their profile or whatever criteria, does it even matter? Say this wasn't real, and you offered your advice, what did you lose? I think the simple fact that, yes, she is underweight and needs to be guided to some help should override your necessity to try and point out fraud. It's not a light topic, and if I were the original poster, I would feel offended/hurt that people would take my serious question and desecrate it by trying to make me for a fraud. We shouldn't take someone's call for help lightly, whether we suspect things or not.

And to the original poster-- everyone thus far has led you in the right direction. I am also underweight. It will be difficult when you begin trying to gain, but with the guidance and support of a doctor, family member, or friend, you will definitely be on your way to a healthier you! I highly recommend visiting a nutritionist or doctor who will help you step in the right direction towards weight gain.

Good: You got an A on your calculus exam
Bad: You find out the exam was worth 5 points
Worse: You find out you have an exam today worth 500 points

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 Good: You find a $100 bill on the floor on your way home from work.