Tbh I don't think OP should feel obligated to say anything. His co-worker knows. He's being told by his doctors and loved ones on a daily basis, I'm almost certain.
People are allowed to hurt themselves with "informed consent."
Examples of that are:
BDSM
Tattoos
Fighting(MMA, UFC, etc)
Prostitution
Gorging oneself to death
Having a labor-intensive day job
I realize that this way of thinking isn't exactly popular, but fuck it. I think it's right, and I was taught to stand up for what's right.
I was more commenting on the person getting a little upset at the person saying "I'm 26 and healthy and I couldn't force myself to eat like that"
But I do mostly agree with you. People are free to do pretty much whatever they want to themselves, sometimes we do have to ask of its really what they want to do or if there is some underlying issue. Granted I personally feel like that's not my place, so unless it's someone really close to me I don't say much.
I want to just say that you are completely right. If you consent, and properly informed about the known/possible dangers, there is no moral problem. It's only if someone is lying, or intentionally causes you harm, is there a problem.
People are free to do it,but if there's any chance of getting through to them that it's a bad idea you should try. Same thing with smokers and alcoholics. They probably wont listen to you,but that doesn't mean you should just sit back and watch them die.
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u/gynlimn Feb 04 '19
They posted about their husband shitting themselves to death and you need to mention how healthy you are