I personally don’t struggle with my weight, but whether I do or not is enitrely irrelevant. Body shaming is a big problem, and such conversations need to be kept between a medical provider and the patient. Someone’s weight should not be up for discussion on a public platform.
Also, I do think it is good for people to love and accept themselves, no matter what their weight. In fact, in most cases this is the first step toward resolving health problems and addictions, which is something I am experienced with. When I felt ashamed of my addiction, I was caught in a circle of guilt from which I would never have become sober. It wasn’t until I learned to accept myself where I was at that made it possible for me to heal.
But I’m not applying my experience to everyone else. This may vary by individual, which is why it is paramount that these discussions happen on an individual basis between the patient and provider.
driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 5 months ago
It is? This sounds more like a moral judgment based on nothing but perception and the way fat people os portray in media and exactly wat the fat acceptance movement try to fight against.
dumpsterlid@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Everyone can shut the f%# up about fatshaming, does someone have scientific evidence that shaming people for being fat does anything other than needlessly hurt people? I am betting that it makes it FAR more likely that the shamed person will spiral into more negative behaviors that result in their health worsening.
Stop mistaking the glee you feel in judging others for a genuine concern for their help. Save your judgement for your own extremely flawed self.
driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 5 months ago
I think you wanted to reply to other person, im wrong on that?
dumpsterlid@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Sorry kind of, I was meaning to basically agree with you my bad if it came off confusing
can@sh.itjust.works 5 months ago
I’ve always felt it’s a mental health issue.
scottywh@lemmy.world 5 months ago
It’s really just a health issue.
Klear@sh.itjust.works 5 months ago
Mental health issues are health issues.
Natanael@slrpnk.net 5 months ago
That (especially including stress) and poor nutrition
hamms@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Hi, fat guy here. I can’t speak for others and I certainly don’t know statistically whether or not I represent any kind of majority, but I do know that for me my excessive weight is entirely the result of poor lifestyle decisions.