How do you respond when others dismiss obesity?

How do you handle communicating about obesity or obesity symptoms with people who seem dismissive?

So many in the community have encountered this so if you have advice or experience navigating this situation, please do your fellow community members a solid and share your experience. Thank you!!

If you’ve encountered skepticism from others, how do you address it, or do you choose to cope with it in other ways?

What strategies do you use to help others grasp the reality of your condition when they struggle to acknowledge your experience?

How do you navigate those conversations or manage the situation on your own?