What do you think about the pro ana sites? Are you aware of how frequently people recovering from eating disorders are still visiting these sites, and pulling them back in to the old thoughts and behaviors of eating disorder practices?
Why do you think someone might be pursuing recovery on one hand, and visiting sites such as: www.eatingdisorderhope.com and then visiting the pro ana(anorexia) or pro mia(bulimia) sites?
Thanks for your input!
Thursday, June 02, 2005
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Interesting posts, Jamie! The xanga post that you referenced seems to be a very accurate depiction of what many of the pro-ana sites have posted...the despair and darkness of anorexia is frightening and so very real...I wonder what portion of that despair is due to malnutrition and the brain not operating clearly and appropriately? Does nutrition and an adequate and healthy weight restore a more balanced perspective in your view?
Jacquelyn
Hey Meg!
Great advice, signing a pact with someone who will hold you accountable is a great idea for support in stopping the seemingly addictive behavior of viewing proana sites...
I met a gal in Buffalo Gap, Texas, (population 463....:)....
she makes these beautiful hand made glass bead bracelets and designs each one uniquely...I was really impressed, bought one from her, and am talking with her about creating a "pro health, body acceptance and self love" bracelet that would be available on the Eating Disorder Hope website for people to order...I think it would be great for gals just coming out of treatment as a tangible reminder of what they are committed to and that they could wear it for comfort too....We are working out the details...but I think the bracelets will be available within a month....any thoughts on this idea of trying to start an oppositional trend than pro ana, and instead being "pro health, body acceptance and self love"?
Jacquelyn
Hi everyone!
Jamie - I am thrilled to hear of your choice to stay off the pro ana sites....good for you! This is a powerful step in getting away from the diseased thinking of eating disorders! I hope that you will blog as much as you like here and maybe find a more positive support system here, that truly encourages your health and well being....I know the blog is slow to get going, but it will get busier as more people hear about it....so you can be an instrumental blog member in getting the voice of recovery out there by continuing to blog here! I enjoy reading your posts so much, you are very intelligent and insightful!
Jeanette-
thanks for posting too! I appreciate your contribution to the blog...and hope you will continue to share your valuable experience here....having you at the group last night was great....I am so glad to have you with us....I believe in you and admire your strength and perserverence through all you have endured.....a brighter future lies ahead for you......
Jacquelyn
these sites are discusting i am 13 years old and i was looking for research on anarexia for my friend who has been absorbed by these sites.. these sites are destroying young girls lifes... it makes me sick...
I think its really sickening 2 c young girls torturin their bodies 2 feel self satisfaction in thinness wen really they just look disgusting. I am 8 and half stone, 5'6 and 21 years old. I eat well and exercise regularly and am very happy wiv both my life and my looks. It's not ur weight that makes u happy, it's the way u look at urself and u guys just seem 2 look at urseoves wiv h8. Get a life and c that theres more 2 it then the self obsessed starvation that controlls u!
Believe it or not there are many reasons why people have eating disorders. It isn't the fact that there are websites posting these types of things or anything of the sort. It's actually underlying problems which cause people to become amune to this type of disorder. Whoever goes to these websites more then likely had the problem before going to them. If they go to them it's because they want to feel support. I know that many people disagree with me and it's perfectly understandable. But everyone should also understand where I am coming from. Eating disorders are not caused overnight and if your child develops an eating disorder it is because of pressures in their everyday lives.
I run a post-proana site to give people a place for community and support but without the negative self-intentions.
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