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What do you say to someone who is body shaming?
Reply with something positive about their person or what they’ve said in the thread. Positive support can mean a lot on the internet. For instance, you could say, “I think your hair is amazing!” or “I agree, Jess, body shaming can make people feel worse about themselves, which is not healthy.”
How do you comfort someone with body problems?
How else can I help someone with body image issues?
- Show support with meals.
- Show support outside of meals.
- Be patient and actively listen.
- Understand their boundaries.
- Ask what they need.
- Be encouraging and build them up.
- Encourage them to talk to someone.
- Don’t force them to eat or exercise.
How do you deal with body shaming from strangers?
One way you can deal with body shaming from strangers is to simply call the person out on it. You don’t have to take rude comments, even if they are from strangers, and calling a person out may make you feel better about the situation because you’re taking control.
Are You susceptible to body shaming?
Everyone is susceptible to body shaming, as you can be body shamed for your size, your hairstyle, your skin color, or what you look like, just to name a few. Whoever is behind it, you can find ways to help you take control of the situation, by figuring out ways to respond to strangers, people online, and acquaintances alike. Practice ahead of time.
Are You being body shamed by people you love?
People are sadly body shamed for all sorts of reasons, including their size, height, the colour of their skin, their gender identity or their disability. But other body shaming isn’t so obvious. It can be subtle and it might be directed at you from the people you love. This makes it trickier to spot, despite it making you feel uncomfortable.
What do you do when someone says something humiliating to you?
Don’t take it personally. First, take your mind off of yourself and try to silently understand what caused this other person to say this humiliating thing to you. Take as long as you need. Stare at the person with your mouth hanging open if you need to.