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Psychologist Exam visit today....cried like an itty bitty baby

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deb2571    70

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When I had mine I was asked if I was physically, emotionally or sexually abused, like all fat people are damaged...totally pissed me off. I hate how a doctor would assume that.

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kell911    62

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That was never asked in my evaluation. I am so glad, I would have been angry and disturbed by that.

When I had mine I was asked if I was physically, emotionally or sexually abused, like all fat people are damaged...totally pissed me off. I hate how a doctor would assume that.

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Greensleevie    451

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That was never asked in my evaluation. I am so glad, I would have been angry and disturbed by that.

When I had mine I was asked if I was physically, emotionally or sexually abused, like all fat people are damaged...totally pissed me off. I hate how a doctor would assume that.

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Why? I think that's kind of part of their job, to get to the bottom of why someone may be obese. Lack of self care is a symptom of lack of self esteem, and lack of self esteem can be caused by abuse. To me, it seems like a perfectly logical question.

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When I had mine I was asked if I was physically, emotionally or sexually abused, like all fat people are damaged...totally pissed me off. I hate how a doctor would assume that.

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I'm sorry it upset you but it is a standard question. I'm actually a therapist and I promise it is a routine question. Not that it's always the case but sometimes being over weight is a symptom of past abuse, especially sexual. For instance, if, as a child, you're sexually abused, a coping mechanism could possibly be turning to food for escape/comfort. Also, sometimes people subconsciously gain weight to make themselves "less desirable" to their abuser.

I hope all goes well for you and again, it's routine so nothing to do with being damaged . Good luck!!

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