Why do people with eating disorders get offended (read details)?
553773
This is a good question but what I think is that "pro-ana" girls are conciently trying to become anorexic and that's why I guess they are proud that they reached their goal ...\nI might be totaly wrong though but it's another form of self-abuse that they don't think is a psychological problem.\nThey like to have control over their own body and this is a way to proove to themselves that they have strong personnalities.\nBut it's very nice of you trying to help them though, don't take it personnaly I'm sure they didn't mean to offend you, they are just lost in their own world that's all !
429113
Sounds like an eating disorder.  She probably needs professional help.  The more people try to pressure her to eat the more she'll refuse to do it.  Do you think she would agree to talk to a counselor about it?  When people have eating disorders, the illness has a lot to do with issues they have with control.  Sometimes they will refuse to eat because it is their way of feeling in control when other aspects in their lives are spinning our of control.  If I were you I would try to get her to talk to a professional regarding her feelings.
726913
maybe they got offended.
91791
Some can be extremely sensitive and try to inflict their pain on other people.Some might have been mistreated,but that is no excuse  for some of their ways.There is someone I know of who goes around and tell people they are going to hell,calling them names,and demanding how they should behave.I don't feel sorry for these type of people.\n\nI used to stay in a rooming house when I was a 18.There was a mean bitter lady named Elaine.She said the most cruel things to me.I responded by saying"You're just mad because I have a girlfriend while you're sitting in your house deteriorating.No man will ever want you.You have no breast,you're ugly,you have no teeth and you have one leg.What man in their right mind would want you".She was shocked that I said that,but she got just what she deserved.After I said that,I went about my business while she sat there all alone deteriorating.I had no regrets about what I said.If you judge someone,you better be ready to be judged.\n\nSome cope with their pain by believing in heaven.People like Elaine will not go to heaven if they continue to act this way.
138800
it's hard to say how people react because everyones different.\nbut self infliction is not the way to get attention, and you could really hurt yourself. why hurt your body. take out your anger and pain out on something else.\nnever punish yourself, we are punished enough as it is.
199811
I think that the reason people ask other people if they are annorexic is because they are jealous.  Another reason is that people don't think that it would hurt the person's feelings if they asked, even though it would.  People know that people that are overweight are normally not happy with their body, but people naturally guess that when people are really skinny, they are happy with their body and wouldn't care if other people asked.  I know a friend who is in the exact same position as you, and it makes me feel bad when people ask her that.\n\ngood luck :)
1093821
MySpace has many groups for different eating disorders.  There are so many people on there, you're bound to find someone who would like to talk to someone in private about what they've been through with this.  I have never heard of it, but it sounds like anyone with it would need some help dealing with it.  You can start a group on MySpace about it and you'll have floods of people want to talk to you.
966315
Stop talking about your body to him. It's a total turn off. If you have an eating disorder, go see your Doctor. People tend to like you, for you. So stop obsessing with yourself, and be happy. Good Luck ~~~
433729
Because fat people know they are fat, and are either ashamed of it, or can't do anything about, and they would find it offensive for someone to point it out.  Actually telling a tall person they are tall, is rude too.  There are actually a lot of tall people that take offense to it.  Some feel they are abnormal for being really tall.
744743
Most people who act like that are using it defensively because they're jealous.  So don't feel bad.  They're ugly people, inside and most likely out.  Only go if you want to go to events/occassions.  Otherwise, don't waste your time and don't give them the pleasure of being able to make you feel like crap.  If they say something nasty to you just smile and nod and say "Thanks for letting me know...I had NO idea..."  and then walk away.  They want a reaction out of you and if you respond politely and sweetly they'll either stop or get really pissed off.  My mother always taught me "Kill 'em with kindness"...and it works almost every time!
860912
Because we live in a society that that demands perfection. People want to feel beautiful and an example of beauty. Like models. Skinnier people are more confident with their body and how  they expose themselves. Some overweight people get depressed and offended easier. They also might feel like they don't belong.
343470
I don't really know which is worse, but as a very skinny person it certainly feels like its worse to be us at times.  The reason I say that is because with really fat people, other people will snicker and gossip but will never actually tell the person "wow you are so fat," like they will with a very skinny person.  I used to be very self conscious about how thin I was, so comments like "you are so skinny" and "you are so tiny" and "you look like i could break you" were very painful and made me feel horrible.  It would also imply that my friends thought I had an eating disorder, which also really distressed me.  And what's worse is that you can't really diet or do anything to gain weight if you are naturally thin.\n\nThat said, I can't imagine that it would be easy to weigh alot either.  Especially considering the health risks--obesity, diabetes, heart disease, etc.  And when you add those up to the stares and comments it's probably equally ask crappy as being looked down upon for being thin.
137165
People allow themselves to become offended or have feelings hurt. If we had to worry about offending someone all the time we would just have to be silent. As a small child I learned the saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." People should realize that this is true and move on.
880113
Are you for real, or are just asking that question to get a rise out of someone?\n\nHaving suffered anorexia for many years, I am apalled that someone out there actually wants to try it.  No you f*****g dumbarse, you dont have any control over it.  You have control to start with, until it takes over your whole life, until it is your life.  You dont eat, you can't get out of bed to even go to the toilet because you haven't eaten enough to give you the energy you need.  \n\nIt was lucky for me that I was able to do a turn around when I did, and I was able to change my life.  After many years of being anorexic, I am now healthy and am so sorry I put my family and friends through the shit that I did.  (without realising it.  It's only now that I am older I see what I put them through)  At one stage, I know I only weighed about 34 kilos.  After I had my first child I weighed about 40, and cried and cried because I thought this was disgustingly fat.  Anorexia is an illness, it's not something you would wish on anyone.\n\nIf you want to go through the whole 'anorexic' thing, be my fucking guest, but I assure you, it is not fun, and if you ever went down that track I know you will agree with me.   How someone could be so stupid in wanting to experience  this is beyond me.  I wish you well.  If you diet for long enough and experience what I did, (which I doubt because it took a long time to get to that stage)  I  hope you go through the hell I did.
814726
They sometimes get teased by their friends for not being capable in doing physical exercise and simply just for being fat or for eating too much. But one needs to know which friend are just joking and which are being mean. Usually obesity are caused by doting parents who thinks that making their child obese means that they really care about their child. All kids cry for food as a toddler, but parents need to make their stand clear and be mindful of how much the child really needs to keep healthy and fit. So I guess, society should start at these parents first and then the children when they grow a little older and are more mindful about their surroundings
317092
It sounds like they want a response from you or maybe they want to make you feel bad about your weight. \nYou should try to talk to them about this and let them know how you feel. If they don't try to change, I'd work on finding some new friends. Friends should never upset you and hurt your feelings on purpose!
448024
I think its because we are taught to be embarrassed about our bodies and about our sexuality. Those words bring those to mind, so it makes us uncomfortable...