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It's inappropriate in general to diagnose people with psych disorders based on their social media and public persona
by unclad5968 2y ago
It's inappropriate in general to diagnose people with psych disorders based on their social media and public persona
- missinglugnut 2y agoI generally agree that we shouldn't armchair diagnose people, especially not for gossip's sake. But in this case Bryan is actively promoting a lifestyle which looks symptomatic of a disorder, so it's probably in the public interest to point that out. The post author did so in a thoughtful and respectful manner.
- unclad5968 2y agoExhibiting symptoms of a disorder is not the same as having a disorder which is why it's irresponsible and inappropriate to diagnose people based on their social media.
- whateveracct 2y agoeh eating disorders in particular have quite the social contagion. anorexia definitely spreads via social media.
- unclad5968 2y agoBryan clearly is not anorexic because he gained a bunch of weight/fat when his doctor told him he was at a dangerous weight. Someone suffering from anorexia is not going to increase their body fat by 5-10% on their doctors recommendation.
- whateveracct 2y agoI'm not saying he's anorexic. I'm using it as an example of how eating disorders have a significant social contagion component to them.