Just need to vent. I have IBS and struggle with food. I have a friend who consistently pokes at “what I eat”. Today takes a step further: “do you consistently eat?”. Not comfortable with sharing my IBS issues with the world, I find myself struggling when probed like this 😞

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I got crohns I feel your struggle. Honestly I would just leave it at that. If I say I have crohns and someone wants to continue to make comments I just end the conversation. I refuse to be shamed for my body or eating habits after dealing with Crohns. If it continues to happen I would pull your friend aside, and explain these comments aren’t appropriate because you have certain health restrictions. If they dont understand give them a huge peace sign and dip out lol. Youre strong! Hang in there

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Tell them why.
Could be concern on their part

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I’m not sure I want to go down that road. In the past it’s lead to endless questions that I’d prefer not to get into

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If someone’s body image ever comes up in a conversation (person you know, influencer, or celebrity) you can just say “what someone’s body looks like and how much or how little someone chooses to eat should never be another person’s concern.” For example, the individual might say “woah check out this person’s body, that’s goals.” You can say “yeah for some people it is. But social media has really started to dictate what people should look like. (Insert line above).

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Yes very good point. Very skewed expectations for body image etc. I’ve heard it all too - being too fat, and now being too thin. It’s a lose-lose

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Honestly I would never ask about anyone's food or care unless it was someone VERY close to me and I thought they had an eating disorder. But if we were that close, they would share their issues with me. People are so nosy

I don’t think that’s the intent? But it males me uncomfortable every time for sure

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