Would a girl with an eating disorder be considered "damaged" goods? (date, love)

[Jordyloves]

Just a question....

Whether or not she is getting treated for her ED, would it make her "damaged" goods?

[D. Scott]

Originally Posted by Jordyloves

Just a question....

Whether or not she is getting treated for her ED, would it make her "damaged" goods?

It would mean she had a medical condition that needs attention. Some people have medical conditions. Calling someone "damaged goods" is immature, And wrong. People are not "goods", Even if in the eyes of others their past or present health is too much for one to handle. Jeez!

I am going to the paranormal forum. Nothing to see here.

[BirdieBelle]

Originally Posted by D. Scott

Calling someone "damaged goods" is immature, And wrong. People are not "goods", Even if in the eyes of others their past or present health is too much for one to handle. Jeez!

^^^

In case you missed it, OP...

Just really cruel and insensitive.

To your question, it would be very difficult to date someone, a BOY or a GIRL, with any kind of diagnosed emotional/mental disorder.

[MIKEETC]

Originally Posted by Jordyloves

Just a question....

Whether or not she is getting treated for her ED, would it make her "damaged" goods?

No. A 'victim' of BS magazines and television shows that tell her how she should look and how she should live her life

[don't buy in to it]

[UnexpectedError]

Originally Posted by MIKEETC

No. A 'victim' of BS magazines and television shows that tell her how she should look and how she should live her life

[don't buy in to it]

You're the one buying BS if you think eating disorders are caused by the media.

[picklejuice]

Anyone who has an ED, has a self-inflicted serious mental and physical illness.

Hmmm... I would not exactly call them a 'winner' or a 'catch'

[Broncos Quarterback]

I wouldn't date such a girl. I'd even be very leery if she had one in her past.

[JrzDefector]

Is capitol posting under another name?

[Dewdroplet76]

It never hindered me.

Oh - and I don't think the media had much to do with it. It probably didn't help any - but I've never blame the media.

[MIKEETC]

Originally Posted by UnexpectedError

You're the one buying BS if you think eating disorders are caused by the media.

I know/knew people with eating disorders. They had a poor body image and low self-esteem because they couldn't meet the ideals that are portrayed in the media.

[however, you're right that the media doesn't directly cause it - it is their response to the media that causes it]