2006-07-22 06:08:28 · 14 answers · asked by ♥ Vogue ♥ 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes, they really think they are fat and they pull and tug their fat(which really isn't none at all) for evident.
2006-07-22 06:14:22 · answer #1 · answered by cute_ark_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was anorexic. Well, at first you think you're fat of course. Most of the time that is how it starts. When you are anorexic, your body loses weight but in a un even amount. Such as; your shoulder area does pretty fast, then stomach and prats of your legs and hips. So this means other places take longer. They look in the mirror thinking, "Okay I need to get rid of this here. Then I'll be happy." Then it drags out. I hope I was of some help to you :)
2006-07-22 13:11:51 · answer #2 · answered by Wishes of an Angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible that when an anorexic person looks in the mirror they could still see a fat person(literally). Because their so insecure about themselves they can't see what's really there and still think that their fat even though their not.
2006-07-22 15:53:48 · answer #3 · answered by delawaregirl83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many do. This is a form of mental illness that has serious physical consequences. MOST women overestimate the size of their hips, stomach and behinds when we look in the mirror. It is conditioning to live up to a ridiculous standard of beauty that is usually surgically attained or air brushed in magazines. See a doctor if you are worried about your weight. She can tell you what is normal for your height, age, and physical frame. It takes all kinds to make the world! Big beautiful women, average sized women and race horse thin (in my opinion-ugh!) will all attract someone. Remember, real women have curves! Just look at the paintings of the masters! Be good to yourself! Starting with yourself, insist that you be accepted for WHO you are and not what you look like!
2006-07-22 13:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is called body image distortion and is part of the disorder. When I was hospitalized for my anorexia, there was a therapy session for all the patients on the unit and it was called Body Image. Have to learn how to see yourself all over again. Interestingly though, people with compulsive eating disorder tend to look in the mirror and not see how overweight they are.
2006-07-23 13:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by WenckeBrat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in a way.
I would look in the mirror, and instead of seeing a whole "me" I would focus on my "fat" imperfections, until they start to make the whole "me" look fat. Like, I would look, but not notice my ribs sticking out. Instead, I would see the "flab" on my stomach. Instead of seeing my skinny wrists or protruding elbows, I'd see fat all over the inside of my upper arm. Etc. It's like, I'd single out not to notice the parts of me that were indicating I was thin. Instead, all I'd focus on were the parts of me I thought were FAT, and that left me to see ALOT of fat on the person in the mirror.
2006-07-22 16:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by happy-dance 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Literally..no. They'd see the same reflection you or I would. Their PERCEPTION, and that's always the key, is that the person in the mirror is fat.
2006-07-22 13:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by mark c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they see what you see, but fat is an opinion, the person they see in the mirror is fat to them. but they dont see a 800 pound slob
2006-07-22 13:10:53 · answer #8 · answered by Leon K. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their perception is skewed. They only see their flaws and are not able to see the reality of how thin they really are...so they keep striving to lose weight.
They may not have the ability to see themselves as they really are because they have this picture in their head of themselves being overweight.
2006-07-22 13:13:12 · answer #9 · answered by rhubarb3142 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But they see something that they are not happy with. They are perfectionist. They need everything to be just right with their bodies.
2006-07-22 13:36:57 · answer #10 · answered by allhopelost6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋