Broke up with Mike last night. We still love each other, but the relationship had too much icky emotional crap going on, and it was hurting both of us. Back to the hunt, I go
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Um, yeah, maybe if you couldn't transition you'd be desperate, too. There are far more destructive behaviours out there. I'm smart enough to not take it to extremes.
Assuming I'm remembering what you'd said correctly, it doesn't sound to me like you simply can't transition, but that you've chosen to stop doing so at your parents' requests and/or demands.
Regarding the latter part of the first sentence, there's a big difference between "desperate" and "stupid".
There are far more destructive behaviours out there. I'm smart enough to not take it to extremes.
Those are matters of opinion, not fact. Regarding "not [taking] it to extremes", an eating disorder is an extreme, and therefore you don't need to take it to one, as you're already there. Try talking to someone who's recovering from (an) eating disorder(s) and you're likely to see what I mean.
I didn't take my choice lightly. It was hardly a choice at all. Transitioning now would mean losing all support from my family. I'd have to drop out of school and sleep on friends' couches. And my parents would be so hurt. I can't do that, no matter how much I want this.
I see what you're saying, but I think you're ignoring the less extreme cases. I wouldn't be a full-blown anorexic, but if I cut back my food a fair bit and exercised more I could probably lose 30-40 pounds, and that appeals to me. It's more like a heavy diet than just never eating. I think I could do it in a way that's still relatively safe.
What you're talking about isn't anorexia then, but a diet. There is a huge difference. Anorexia (or other disorders) should not be talked about lightly as it is a serious matter.
I wasn't judging your choice, just saying that it was one.
Okay, fair enough. But I think I'd have to drop a fair amount of weight for the effects I want. *shrug* But yeah, it's still a diet. Sorry, didn't mean to worry you. :)
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Regarding the latter part of the first sentence, there's a big difference between "desperate" and "stupid".
There are far more destructive behaviours out there. I'm smart enough to not take it to extremes.
Those are matters of opinion, not fact. Regarding "not [taking] it to extremes", an eating disorder is an extreme, and therefore you don't need to take it to one, as you're already there. Try talking to someone who's recovering from (an) eating disorder(s) and you're likely to see what I mean.
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I see what you're saying, but I think you're ignoring the less extreme cases. I wouldn't be a full-blown anorexic, but if I cut back my food a fair bit and exercised more I could probably lose 30-40 pounds, and that appeals to me. It's more like a heavy diet than just never eating. I think I could do it in a way that's still relatively safe.
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I wasn't judging your choice, just saying that it was one.
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