If a physically healthy child with an eating disorder says they're too fat or too thin, what do you say? "No you're not, you're perfect as you are." If a physically healthy child with gender dysphoria says they're the opposite sex, what do you say?
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Yes, anorexics see a very distorted vision of themselves in the mirror. I had that for 10+ years. I see photos of my gaunt malnourished self from back then and wish I’d had a decent therapist who took the approach you’re suggesting
