[aimeesh]

did anyone ever visit a "pro-ana" website during any time of your ED? I.... just really don't understand what these girls are doing.... they act as if this disorder is a religion, some sort of sacred creed to follow.

is it supposed to be a joke?

unfortunately it is no joke...it is a sad display of serious illness...but what to do??

[whoswho]

Unfortunately, it's not a joke! You know, when I think of the "pro-ana" movement (and there's, strangely enough, a "pro-mia" movement tied in that as well) I relate it to the EMO thing, that sort of glamorizes SI.

I can't say I've never been to one... but I think they're ridiculous. Most of the people there don't have an ED, or at least not yet... Because the point of many of these websites is to develop an ED. I don't know... you're either sick, or your not--and if people want to go out of their way to ruin their lives, to "catch" anorexia/bulimia like you would catch a cold... they really don't know the mess they're getting into.

I don't know, there's just something seriously wrong in the world.

[darkrunner]

I think it is kind of a form of denial....pretending that what they are dealing with isn't a disease or a mental illness, but simply a lifestyle choice. I also think the sheep mentality plays a part in it....makes it seem ok, since others are doing it. It is sad.

[Isabella12]

When I was not recovering from ED I found them really helpful and supportive, but it also perpetuated the problems. After reading a lot of what's on the sites it triggered me to not eat, and gave me support when I had "lost control". Which is what I liked about it at the time.

[aimeesh]

im lucky i found these after recovery started! after im already significantly better, health wise at least. my pregnancy made me gain enough weight, but more than i want so i'm losing some. but it at least got me healthy again for a while.... im trying to get better before i get too thin again. but im doing.... okay some days, not at all okay other days, you know?

if i found these sights before i decided to get myself help... i dont think i ever would have because they tell you like down to every little detail how to be a "perfect anorexic"

it's so sad that girls think this is a glamorous lifestyle. it's a sickened, sad-*** life that seems to never get better.... is what it really is.