Posted by crushedout on July 8, 2005, at 15:00:35
In reply to embarrassing problem with T, posted by smokeymadison on July 8, 2005, at 13:05:13
i was just thinking about this the other day and i would have the same problem you're having. i'm very sympathetic to obese people, having had body image and food problems myself in the past, but we can't always help incorporating some of the culture's biases. this is a touchy area, but you also may wonder if her obesity is a symptom of a psychological problem she has (e.g., food addiction) and then wonder if that doesn't limit her ability to help you.
i think it would be very hard to bring up.
i, interestingly, have a very similar problem with my current T. she is extraordinarily thin and i worry/wonder that she has anorexic tendencies. personally, i think anorexia and obesity (to the extent it is a result of food addiction rather than simple genetics) are very closely related.
i actually think it might be worthwhile for both you and i to bring these issues up with our Ts and they should be prepared to deal with them, but i know this is easier said than done.
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