Don't you think its wrong to call all skinny girls anorexic?

Question

I'm a skinny girl and I'm naturally skinny. Everyone in my family are thin. And I feel like there's a double standard going on in this issue where we watch what we say when we're around fat people, but we don't think twice from calling someone anorexic without really knowing what's going on.

It makes me insecure because I am not anorexic, I eat a lot and never gain weight at all. But its also hurtful when someone calls you anorexic just because you're skinny.

What do you think?

Answer 1

Anorexia is a disease. Being skinny is not. I would counter these remarks with "No, I'm not anorexic. Do you have cancer?"

My old roomie was skinny as a rail naturally and gay, so people tended to assume he had AIDS. Now that was bizarre.

Answer 2

Yes it is. I used to be extremely thin and it didn't matter how much I ate. I never gained weight. This one fat guy in school used to make fun of me and how little I weighed. And when he did see me eating at lunch he would always ask if I was just going to throw it all up or tell me that I am wasting food by throwing it up or insinuate in other ways that I was bulemic.

It wasn't till I had my son that I became an average wieght for my height. My hubby says that I look alot better now since I've gained a little from my son.

Answer 3

haysforhorses "its better than being called a big fatty"

Your answer was mean
You are the reason girls are annorexic.

Now, to answer the question, I do think it's wrong to say that someone has a disease just because they look like they may. Some skinny people are naturally skinny. Some people really do need help. Some people need to think before they run their mouths

Answer 4

i agree with you. i had a friend named amber that could eat almost her weight in food (she weighed maybe 95 lbs) and not gain a bit. she actually looked forward to gaining weight, because she thought she was too skinny. people tried to tell her that she must be anorexic and it really hurt her. like i said, she ate all she could eat! so i don't think people have a right to say that really, unless the fact that the person is anorexic is overtly obvious, in which case, the person is just telling the truth.

Answer 5

I think it is very mean to call someone anorexic just because they're skinny. I am skinny to and I get called anorexic every-so-often, so I know how you feel. Just remember to stand up for yourself and don't let it get to you if you know it's not true! God bless!

Answer 6

Yes, it's very hurtful. My family used to do it, and I'd tell them to stop. They didn't until I ended up crying one day. And I'm not even that skinny! Nice big caboose.

But Anorexia and Bulimia are serious medical problems. They are mental disorders. It's like calling someone a diabetic or bipolar, when they just avoid sugar and get angry once in a while.

We always hear about obese people being discriminated against, but they do it to skinny people too.

Answer 7

I've always been naturally skinny, too. In my early 20's, I felt like a pre-pubescent boy. No one ever gave a thought to saying, "Oh my God, you're SO skinny!" I felt like saying, "Oh my GOD, and you're SUCH a FATASS!"

It took me several years (and several pounds later) to realize that people aren't trying to be cruel by pointing out your svelte figure... they're envious! :) With obesity on the rise, I'm sure it will become more prevalent, since thin girls are the minority.

(I remember when I was in grade school... there was ONE "fat" girl in our class. Now, overweight kids are the vast majority!)

Be HAPPY that you're blessed with a fast metabolism.... AND RUB IT IN. If someone asks if you're anorexic, say, "No! Geez, I eat like a HORSE and can't gain a pound!"

I guarantee they'll grumble about how lucky you are and won't mention it again because it'll remind them how UNLUCKY they are. (hee)

Hope this helps. :)

Answer 8

I had an ex who was like that, people always wondered if she ate. Anyway, the thing is you don't really have a problem here ...just a pet peeve. Be glad that you don't have to worry about the health issues associated with a lot of weight and that you fall into (what can be inferred from society) the preferred body type. You have no need to be insecure and munch ice cream in front of your friends.

Answer 9

I totally agree. People seem to miss the point about not talking about how fat people are. It's not that they are fat, it's rude because we are criticizing someone's body. When someone is to talk about your body, it better be very gently and by someone who loves and cares about you, and only when your health is a concern. It's rude to talk about people's bodies, period. It's personal.
I'm naturally skinny, and it's genetic. My family is all within a healthy weight and it is easy for us. Sometimes my grandma and aunts, who are also very thin, will make comments about how skinny I am, and I just snapped back in an announcement tone for people to "stop asking me if I eat, I'm fine, and I take care of myself."
Next time someone accuses you of anorexia, tell them they are being rude to make comments about your body, that your body is personal to you and you would like for them to stop. If that doesn't stop them, then they obviously don't respect your feelings and that stinks.
If you know the truth that you are healthy and you give yourself the nutrients your body needs, don't let people's assumptions affect your self image or self esteem. You know the truth about yourself. And don't feel guilty for being thin, that's just silly. That isn't your problem, just your luck.

Answer 10

Of course, It is always cruel to call anyone a name. I was like you growing up. I ate like a horse and couldn't gain an ounce.I think it has to do with your metabolism.Just remember the overweight people that are making fun of you, probably want to loose 20 pounds.You can always hide "skinny ", but it's really hard to hide FAT.