Anorexia nervosa is a serious medical disorder that is statistically most prevalent in the adolescent teenage years of young women.
It is estimated that 7% of the population suffers from eating disorders and if left untreated over 20% of them will die from it. Anorexia takes the lives of children everyday in this world and there are things you can do as a parent to identify anorexic behaviors and intervene to protect your children.
Pro Anorexia Tips Sites
pro anorexia tips sites provide a safe haven for people that live with anorexia.
Behind Pro-Anorexia Sites
by: Tia Scott
Anorexia effects thousands of people each year, most whom are females ranging from the ages of 15-25.
With the boom of pro anorexia tips sites, the media has portrayed its negative exploration of these such sites. With names such as "Love You to the Bones" and "Stick Thin Pixies" , these pro anorexia sites provide a safe haven for people that live with anorexia. There are many anorexia article described how danger anorexia is.
Some of these sites display logo's such as "Anorexia-A Lifestyle, Not A Disease." and "Fatness Equals Imperfection" Clearly stating and signifying their proudness of being anorexic.
We were aloud to go behind the scenes at a few of these sites and study the need for these girls to attend pro anorexia tips sites. Many of them say they go to these sites for the support of their peers that are in a similar situation such as theirs.
Below are a few interviews that were conducted by us to some of the girls that attend these sites. Please note that we do not promote anorexia in any way, shape, or form. We felt that instead of negativity, as the media has done, that these girls should have a chance as everyone else to speak their minds about the situation. We were going to edit the interviews into one article, but the girls' opinions and situations were so strong that we decided to include their whole interviews.
Darcy's Story
1- What is your age?
15
2- How long have you been trying to lose weight?
Its only become a 'priority' in the last year or so. And the pro-ana is also only a very recent thing; I want to lose it fast.now
3- How much do you weight?
I honestly don't know, haven't stepped on a scale in 6 years. BUT I do know I'm over-weight, and this isn't a 'anorexic mind set here' people often say "you're a big girl". Yuck.
4- What is your goal weight?
I don't have one... but I do know I want to be sexy not skinny.... (maybe a little of both?) its more of a looking in the mirror than it is stepping on the scales thing...
5- What has influenced you the most on trying to lose weight?
Probably looking at my gorgeous friends every day.... it makes me hate my body...
6- Do you think the media and "stardom" plays a role with how you feel about your body?
Possibly... but I don't go in for crowd following/star worshipping....
7- What has been the hardest for you trying to lose weight?
I comfort eat BIG time, and I'm depressed, which means I have alot to comfort eat about! Sometimes I wonder if I have binge eating disorder.... anyway, that's it....
8- How do you feel about the term "anorexia?"
I actually think its one of the few terms that still holds meaning and hasn't been abused when it comes to 'mental illness' (not that I'm saying its a mental illness)
9- How do you view anorexia?
I'll be honest, I think I know what I'm getting into is kind of risky. There is a part of me screaming out "why do you want this disease". I'm not stupid. I KNOW it KILLS. I think maybe I'm relying on the fact that I have no self-control, to win out before it gets too much.. maybe I'm in denial.... There are borderline-anorexics who can live the life style, while still managing to go on, maintaining enough weight not to be hospitalized. I guess that's a life style. But when it goes to full out, bones showing, passing out, I'm not sure.... Sorry for the evasive answer...
10- Do you see yourself as having low self esteem?
Yes. I used to be full of confidence but then I got heavily depressed and it all went out the window. 'low self esteem' isn't the right word. I actively HATE myself.
11- Do you attend "pro anorexia" sites?
Yes all the time.
12- If yes, why do you attend pro anorexia tips sites?
To pass the 'not eating' time. To know I'm not alone. To find tips and tricks.
13- Is there any words you would like to say that could convince people that anorexia should be accepted as a lifestyle and not a disease?
I'm not saying that it should, many people with it are sick, and need help. But there are others, who believe in what they're doing, who CHOOSE to live like that. It is their free right to that choice, and however much you may disagree, please PLEASE don't judge, and try to understand us.
14- Finally, if you had the chance to say how you felt about the media's negative exploitation of pro anorexic sites, what would you say to them?
Not alot..... I mean, we're still going strong, its not a big deal to us.... but it does kinda isolate us y'know? its like "them and us", maybe pushing us back further into our own underground world. The things they say are ridiculous, laughable really. I mean, they haven't looked at the sites in any other way but the 'judgmental worried mother' eyes they know their readers want. really, all these shock stories are not needed for a relatively harmless thing.
15- Additional Comments:
For me, this isn't mainly about weight. Its alot about control. I feel so out of control in the rest of my life, this is something I need to do to show myself I can. I also self-injure, and starving myself is a form of that. I'm not saying I'm 'pro' self injury too, but without it I'd be dead by now, so who knows?
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Alice's Story
1- What is your age?
I'm 16.
2- How long have you been trying to lose weight?
My whole life. But really trying for the 5 months or so.
3- How much do you weight?
103-109, depending on what I've eaten that day
4- What is your goal weight?
90 or less
5- What has influenced you the most on trying to lose weight?
I just think being extremely thin is beautiful. Some models in the fashion industry are beautiful and thin, but I don't look at them and say "I have to be like that". that's crap...that's just what everyone wants to hear from us. Its not the media, its yourself. I think when you can see someone's ribs, its sexy and beautiful.
6- Do you think the media and "stardom" plays a role with how you feel about your body?
Not at all. Although, if I wanted to be famous, I'm pretty sure id have to be thin, because its hard to be fat and famous. Who likes obese people? Seriously. Think about it. Looks are important to everyone FIRST. No one says "Oh, that girl looks like she has a great personality. It doesn't matter that she's 300lbs." Everyone says "That girl is hot" or whatever.
7- What has been the hardest for you trying to lose weight?
My mom. If she would stay out of everything, I could get to 90lbs, and then be happy. I'm not happy with my body, but she thinks I should be. Its such a pain to hide it from her too. She should just let me. LET ME BE THIN.
8- How do you feel about the term "anorexia?"
Well, what else would I call it? Thin disease? I know what it means, I understand it. I am it
9- How do you view anorexia?
Its a lifestyle for me. Most people who are anorexic think of it that way, Unless they're some snobby person in an article who thinks she's hot stuff for "overcoming her disease". If you don't like it, don't do it moron. I LIKE it. it makes me feel good.
10- Do you see yourself as having low self esteem?
Not at all. I feel very loved usually. Plus, I don't care what people think. Most people don't believe that, because they think I'm trying to get thinner so "guys will like me" or some crap, but I'm doing it because I WANT TO be thinner. For myself. To love myself even more.
11- Do you attend pro anorexia tips sites?
Oooh yes. I'm a member of every club there is. They give me tips, and they help, they give information on how to also stay healthy...they understand me like no one else does.
12- If yes, why do you attend pro anorexia tips sites?
Same reasons as above. I hate it, just HATE it when Yahoo and other sites delete the pro-ana clubs because it promotes bad stuff, or whatever. Well, say the "anti-ana" sites OFFEND me. Will they delete them too? Nope. Otherwise I always read anorexia article for tips and new information in internet.
13- Is there any words you would like to say that could convince people that anorexia should be accepted as a lifestyle and not a disease?
I don't even know how to put it into words. All people here all the time is about the people who got so thin they almost died, or the people who over came it and what not. They never ever hear about the girl in New York who was anorexic, got to 100lbs, and became famous and HAPPY because she was happy with herself. They don't know about it ever, BUT IT HAPPENS.
14- Finally, if you had the chance to say how you felt about the media's negative exploitation of pro-anorexic sites, what would you say to them?
They're corporate America, and that's all there is to it. They don't mean anything to me, but everyone else who comes home and glues themselves to the TV thinks that they're right. Well...they're not. And if you disagree, you know nothing. I will never be Miss Corporate America's child. You shouldn't be either.
About The Author
"Ignore what other people think you like and listen to your heart, it's your passions in life no one can rightfully criticize."
Tia is CEO of Client Centers, LLC, an internet and graphic service business based in Florida since 2000.
Tia Scott
CEO
Client Centers, LLC
www.clientcenters.com
by: Tia Scott
Anorexia effects thousands of people each year, most whom are females ranging from the ages of 15-25.
With the boom of pro anorexia tips sites, the media has portrayed its negative exploration of these such sites. With names such as "Love You to the Bones" and "Stick Thin Pixies" , these pro anorexia sites provide a safe haven for people that live with anorexia. There are many anorexia article described how danger anorexia is.
Some of these sites display logo's such as "Anorexia-A Lifestyle, Not A Disease." and "Fatness Equals Imperfection" Clearly stating and signifying their proudness of being anorexic.
We were aloud to go behind the scenes at a few of these sites and study the need for these girls to attend pro anorexia tips sites. Many of them say they go to these sites for the support of their peers that are in a similar situation such as theirs.
Below are a few interviews that were conducted by us to some of the girls that attend these sites. Please note that we do not promote anorexia in any way, shape, or form. We felt that instead of negativity, as the media has done, that these girls should have a chance as everyone else to speak their minds about the situation. We were going to edit the interviews into one article, but the girls' opinions and situations were so strong that we decided to include their whole interviews.
Darcy's Story
1- What is your age?
15
2- How long have you been trying to lose weight?
Its only become a 'priority' in the last year or so. And the pro-ana is also only a very recent thing; I want to lose it fast.now
3- How much do you weight?
I honestly don't know, haven't stepped on a scale in 6 years. BUT I do know I'm over-weight, and this isn't a 'anorexic mind set here' people often say "you're a big girl". Yuck.
4- What is your goal weight?
I don't have one... but I do know I want to be sexy not skinny.... (maybe a little of both?) its more of a looking in the mirror than it is stepping on the scales thing...
5- What has influenced you the most on trying to lose weight?
Probably looking at my gorgeous friends every day.... it makes me hate my body...
6- Do you think the media and "stardom" plays a role with how you feel about your body?
Possibly... but I don't go in for crowd following/star worshipping....
7- What has been the hardest for you trying to lose weight?
I comfort eat BIG time, and I'm depressed, which means I have alot to comfort eat about! Sometimes I wonder if I have binge eating disorder.... anyway, that's it....
8- How do you feel about the term "anorexia?"
I actually think its one of the few terms that still holds meaning and hasn't been abused when it comes to 'mental illness' (not that I'm saying its a mental illness)
9- How do you view anorexia?
I'll be honest, I think I know what I'm getting into is kind of risky. There is a part of me screaming out "why do you want this disease". I'm not stupid. I KNOW it KILLS. I think maybe I'm relying on the fact that I have no self-control, to win out before it gets too much.. maybe I'm in denial.... There are borderline-anorexics who can live the life style, while still managing to go on, maintaining enough weight not to be hospitalized. I guess that's a life style. But when it goes to full out, bones showing, passing out, I'm not sure.... Sorry for the evasive answer...
10- Do you see yourself as having low self esteem?
Yes. I used to be full of confidence but then I got heavily depressed and it all went out the window. 'low self esteem' isn't the right word. I actively HATE myself.
11- Do you attend "pro anorexia" sites?
Yes all the time.
12- If yes, why do you attend pro anorexia tips sites?
To pass the 'not eating' time. To know I'm not alone. To find tips and tricks.
13- Is there any words you would like to say that could convince people that anorexia should be accepted as a lifestyle and not a disease?
I'm not saying that it should, many people with it are sick, and need help. But there are others, who believe in what they're doing, who CHOOSE to live like that. It is their free right to that choice, and however much you may disagree, please PLEASE don't judge, and try to understand us.
14- Finally, if you had the chance to say how you felt about the media's negative exploitation of pro anorexic sites, what would you say to them?
Not alot..... I mean, we're still going strong, its not a big deal to us.... but it does kinda isolate us y'know? its like "them and us", maybe pushing us back further into our own underground world. The things they say are ridiculous, laughable really. I mean, they haven't looked at the sites in any other way but the 'judgmental worried mother' eyes they know their readers want. really, all these shock stories are not needed for a relatively harmless thing.
15- Additional Comments:
For me, this isn't mainly about weight. Its alot about control. I feel so out of control in the rest of my life, this is something I need to do to show myself I can. I also self-injure, and starving myself is a form of that. I'm not saying I'm 'pro' self injury too, but without it I'd be dead by now, so who knows?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alice's Story
1- What is your age?
I'm 16.
2- How long have you been trying to lose weight?
My whole life. But really trying for the 5 months or so.
3- How much do you weight?
103-109, depending on what I've eaten that day
4- What is your goal weight?
90 or less
5- What has influenced you the most on trying to lose weight?
I just think being extremely thin is beautiful. Some models in the fashion industry are beautiful and thin, but I don't look at them and say "I have to be like that". that's crap...that's just what everyone wants to hear from us. Its not the media, its yourself. I think when you can see someone's ribs, its sexy and beautiful.
6- Do you think the media and "stardom" plays a role with how you feel about your body?
Not at all. Although, if I wanted to be famous, I'm pretty sure id have to be thin, because its hard to be fat and famous. Who likes obese people? Seriously. Think about it. Looks are important to everyone FIRST. No one says "Oh, that girl looks like she has a great personality. It doesn't matter that she's 300lbs." Everyone says "That girl is hot" or whatever.
7- What has been the hardest for you trying to lose weight?
My mom. If she would stay out of everything, I could get to 90lbs, and then be happy. I'm not happy with my body, but she thinks I should be. Its such a pain to hide it from her too. She should just let me. LET ME BE THIN.
8- How do you feel about the term "anorexia?"
Well, what else would I call it? Thin disease? I know what it means, I understand it. I am it
9- How do you view anorexia?
Its a lifestyle for me. Most people who are anorexic think of it that way, Unless they're some snobby person in an article who thinks she's hot stuff for "overcoming her disease". If you don't like it, don't do it moron. I LIKE it. it makes me feel good.
10- Do you see yourself as having low self esteem?
Not at all. I feel very loved usually. Plus, I don't care what people think. Most people don't believe that, because they think I'm trying to get thinner so "guys will like me" or some crap, but I'm doing it because I WANT TO be thinner. For myself. To love myself even more.
11- Do you attend pro anorexia tips sites?
Oooh yes. I'm a member of every club there is. They give me tips, and they help, they give information on how to also stay healthy...they understand me like no one else does.
12- If yes, why do you attend pro anorexia tips sites?
Same reasons as above. I hate it, just HATE it when Yahoo and other sites delete the pro-ana clubs because it promotes bad stuff, or whatever. Well, say the "anti-ana" sites OFFEND me. Will they delete them too? Nope. Otherwise I always read anorexia article for tips and new information in internet.
13- Is there any words you would like to say that could convince people that anorexia should be accepted as a lifestyle and not a disease?
I don't even know how to put it into words. All people here all the time is about the people who got so thin they almost died, or the people who over came it and what not. They never ever hear about the girl in New York who was anorexic, got to 100lbs, and became famous and HAPPY because she was happy with herself. They don't know about it ever, BUT IT HAPPENS.
14- Finally, if you had the chance to say how you felt about the media's negative exploitation of pro-anorexic sites, what would you say to them?
They're corporate America, and that's all there is to it. They don't mean anything to me, but everyone else who comes home and glues themselves to the TV thinks that they're right. Well...they're not. And if you disagree, you know nothing. I will never be Miss Corporate America's child. You shouldn't be either.
About The Author
"Ignore what other people think you like and listen to your heart, it's your passions in life no one can rightfully criticize."
Tia is CEO of Client Centers, LLC, an internet and graphic service business based in Florida since 2000.
Tia Scott
CEO
Client Centers, LLC
www.clientcenters.com
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