I am just wondering if people are always asking about your weight loss and how you respond. I am a fairly private person and don't go around sharing my health problems with people unless they are very close to me. I have lost quite a bit of weight this year and am now just on the border of underweight (113, 5'6, 35yo).
It has been mostly family and a few not so close friends. Several have asked me if I have an eating disorder. This bothers me greatly. I have been an average healthy weight my entire life until now. It is also presented as, oh my gosh, you are so thin, are you trying to be like that?
I have told a few close family members that I have not been well and am going through testing but I have no diagnosis as of yet So, I can't just say, I have....... that is why and leave it at that. I think I am being sensitive about it but also feel really uncomfortable and unsure what to say.
How have you all dealt with this? It isn't in my nature to be rude and say none of your business although tempting I try to remember that they may be saying it out of care and concern.
Thanks so much,
Joanna
It has been mostly family and a few not so close friends. Several have asked me if I have an eating disorder. This bothers me greatly. I have been an average healthy weight my entire life until now. It is also presented as, oh my gosh, you are so thin, are you trying to be like that?
I have told a few close family members that I have not been well and am going through testing but I have no diagnosis as of yet So, I can't just say, I have....... that is why and leave it at that. I think I am being sensitive about it but also feel really uncomfortable and unsure what to say.
How have you all dealt with this? It isn't in my nature to be rude and say none of your business although tempting I try to remember that they may be saying it out of care and concern.
Thanks so much,
Joanna