Agreed. I know way too many people who don't think of bulimia or anorexia as a legitimate mental illness. They think that the sufferers are just 'doing it for attention' or 'being shallow'. I noticed that people that have had sympathy for me (bipolar disorder), have treated people with eating disorders with disdain. It really pisses me off.

I'm sorry about your brother, anon, I hope he feels better.