“But you don’t look like you have an eating disorder…”

run-margie-run:

People with eating disorders look like this:

People with eating disorders look like this:

People with eating disorders also look like this:

And this:

People with eating disorders can also appear like this:

Or this:

Or even this:

Bottom Line: Eating disorders are mental illnesses, with weight as a side effect. Just like someone cannot “look OCD,” or “look like they have bipolar disorder.” So please, next time you interact with someone regarding this topic, please be considerate of the fact that you do not have to “look sick” to be sick.