“I’ve never been to war. I can’t have PTSD.” Yes, you can.
“I’m not suicidal. I can’t have depression.” Yes, you can.
“He’s never hit me. It can’t be abuse.” Yes, it can.
Suffering is not a contest. Your experiences are valid. Seek out the help you need.
SUFFERING IS NOT A CONTEST
SUFFERING IS NOT A CONTEST
“I’m not skinny, so I can’t have an eating disorder.” You definitely can.
This last one is actually very important because not all eating disorders make you skinny. They aren’t all about not eating. Some are about eating WAY too much.