Why do people automatically assume that skinny girls are anorexic/bulimic?
466139
I dont know but it drives me insane! I have this problem at school. At one point I was a little heavier than I am now and now that I lost weight people look at me differently or not at all, its a little sad and pathetic, because this goes to show how shallow people are and how judgmental they are as well! If you are struggling with this problem just think how shallow and immature these people judging you are, it helps when you are trying to get through a day!
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 !
187145
Some girls think they are fat because society and the media put a value on being thin. Skinny is pretty. Nobody likes fat, and we see that as a disgusting lifestyle when people are overweight and unhealthy although it is clear that many people are indeed obese. Young girls worry about that because they want to be pretty and for everyone to like them which is a huge waste of time and they figure that out as they get older if they are smart.
824883
no i don't because if they are too skinny they might be anorexic and that is bad... umm but if they are a lil skinny they are beautiful because no one  likes a fat model... I hope I helped you out if u wanna chat u can im me @ tv_luver87 thanks
347048
Don't worry about it. Really. If you are happy and you know you're not anorexic,it really doesn't matter what other people think. I look at it that they're probably just jealous. Have fun! Go shopping!  :)
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.
261003
I believe that the media is a great influence on the cause and effect of anorexia. People look at celebrities who look like barbie dolls, and want to be just like them. Another thing, people with this disease usually are suffering from low self esteem, brought on by peers, family, or other causes. It's sad that in todays culture, we can't all just feel good about being who we are!
473876
NO. In fact, you're probably too skinny. You should NEVER think you're overweight because of what you see in the media/what other people say. You are YOURSELF and you should be comfortable with what you look like!
412076
hedzzzindahouse is right to an extent, I'm almost underweight and healthy but I think (most of the time) fat or overweight girls are more nice than skinny so most of the time I look for overweight people to date, most really skinny people think there "all-that", so I go for the other people, not necessarily "fat" girls, but not really skinny either (im not talking bad about skinny people , since, i am one, but alot of them ARE stuck-up, that Ive seen) but, just for the record, im not one of the ones who stuck-up.
913886
Not all skinny people ask this. I have been skinny my entire life and i have never asked this, even if i felt like i was having a fat day. I know i look good so there's no need to ask. I don't need anyone elses  reassurance to make me feel good about myself.
86232
Maybe it is because the people who are calling or thinking you are fat, are so insecure, that they would rather point out your faults, than allow anyone to see their faults. \n\nI am not fat, but I am not scrawny, I just dont believe in being a toothpick, and for this I was commented on my whole life by my sister, and now she is fatter than me. I should have seen that she was the one that had the complex, and that it was never me. I feel for my sister now, as she has no more comments on this topic. Although she still tries to think of herself as thin (she was on the verge of anorexia) but she knows she is not. So now she goes for other areas where she can break me down. \n\nI take it, and forget the comments, I know it is her that has a problem, and not me. Forget what people say about you, rather feel for them. As they are more than likely insecure. If you are happy with your weight and size, then you have no problem to worry about.
833782
it really depends on how old you are. if you are twenty or over, you are actually underweight, but if not, you are just right. unless you are like ten and under, its fine.I'm fourteen, and that's exactly what i weigh, except I'm 5'5", and i am super skinny. no you are not fat. ppl like you are the reason they become anorexic, is because they keep thinking they are fat, when they aren't. it's rediculous. magazines show us how great models look, and how skinny. but to my opinion, it looks like they are starving themselves. that's the stupidest decision you could make.
257021
Of course, they don't rely on their looks, they rely on their charm, bigger girls are more down to earth!  Skinny chicks may look better, but in the personality dept. we got ya beat!
712413
It's really sad, isn't it?  I don't know if it could get reversed...do you remember the Dove advertising campaign where they used women who were not skinny-anorexic, but rather women who were both average and plus size? Well a lot of people were angered by that and preferred to see the anorexic models rather than the overweight ones.  I think, unfortunately, we have all become accustomed to this negative ideal physique.  I hope it can get reversed!
643021
A lot of girls feel pressured by the media, their peers, and even their parents to be thinner. People tell them that they aren't good enough, pretty enough, or even spart enough unless they look like the girls on the cover of Vogue or Seventeen. It's also because a lot of boys make it plainly obvious that they only want girls that are skinny and... erm... "gifted". Guys like you that see girls for who they are are so hard to come by. Good for you!
1186146
maybe they are sterotyping against fat people? "oh, who wants people to see them as fat? Even fat people will like this, because we can make them thin, if only in fantasy." \nor maybe i'm trying to answer any question just to get points. \nGood question, though. i never noticed that.
930215
i blame that partially on society itself.the idea that if your not a size 4,or look like you survived a concentration camp,you wont be successful or find a man,or a have anything of value,all based on looks,all media is guilty of this and young,naive girls see this and that's where they get the idea,some parents are also to blame,I'm sure there have been plenty of parents that have a negative influence when it comes to that,like,'OH DONT EAT THAT,NO MAN WILL LOVE YOU',that type of mentality.