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'You look well'

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lemoncats · 08/07/2024 18:12

AIBU to think 'you look well' means 'you've gained weight'?

I saw a family member who I haven't seen in 3 months. I know I've gained some pounds over the past few months after having very disordered eating from stress and anxiety for 3-4 years. I've tried to avoid weighing myself at the moment as it's triggering, but I need to eat healthy and unfortunately I bounce from one extreme to another (restricted eating v eating everything in sight). I find it hard to achieve a happy medium.

Maybe I'm being over sensitive but I feel 'you look well' is saying I look like I've gained weight.

OP posts:
Arewealljustloosingtheplot · 08/07/2024 18:15

I’ve always taken it the same as you OP ‘you look well’ = ‘you look fatter’

Didimum · 08/07/2024 18:13

No, I genuinely think it’s just a pleasantry. This is your anxiety talking.

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