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Articles on the destructiveness of eating disorders.
http://www.self.com/livingwell/articles/2007/01/0606notime_singlepage (a controversial new treatment)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21692426/ (diabetic women dying to be thin)

I'm still fighting, so you know. Every day. Anorexia can be healed, we can recover; but I think there will always be those little battles.

I also wish people would stop calling anorexia stupid, or not real. Don't speak ill unless you've been there.

My mother and I had a long talk over the phone. She understands now. I don't think she did before.

I will always remember what it was like to come back to life.

Date: 2007-11-14 04:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sezurei.livejournal.com
That first one was a very interesting read. :/

What always gets me is when people, straight-faced and unabashed say, "You can't be anorexic. You're too fat/big/curvy."
Girls can have curves and still be stung with this, and comments like those are the reason why it's hard to give this habit/addiction up. :(

Date: 2007-11-14 05:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fadingmemories.livejournal.com
Those are really interesting reads. I didn't even care to admit I was still anorexic until I met Pete. I was finally honest with myself and started trying to overcome the condition.

People can heal from the condition, I just think we need to remind ourselves that there will be periods when the beast visits us again. I still have mild issues, but I don't even realize what I'm doing until someone points out how little I'm eating. Ignoring the hunger pains is almost second nature at this point. I lie to myself saying I'm too busy, or that there isn't anything to eat in the fridge. But I don't even realize what I'm doing until Pete mentions my eating habits. I've slipped recently. But now that I'm aware of it I'm trying to relearn to listen to what my body is telling me.

Date: 2007-11-14 06:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ronin-lethe.livejournal.com
well anorexia is stupid. the way all diseases are stupid. in that pouty, 5 year old, stick your lip out and call it stupid way. stupid disease, makin' you all sick an' stuff.

like that.

Date: 2007-11-14 06:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brightrosefox.livejournal.com
Good point, yes! If more people said it was that kind of stupid, I'd be fine with it.

Date: 2007-11-15 12:14 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brighid0704.livejournal.com
I, too, hate it when people refer to anorexia as stupid, or something that doesn't really exist. As a recovering anorexic, I can definitely attest to its reality. It's horrible, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

I just wish people would try harder to understand what it's like, instead of jumping to faulty conclusions, and acting like asses.

Glad you had a good talk with your mom. My family has never, and probably never will be able to deal with the fact that I have an ED.

Date: 2007-11-15 12:14 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] brighid0704.livejournal.com
I, too, hate it when people refer to anorexia as stupid, or something that doesn't really exist. As a recovering anorexic, I can definitely attest to its reality. It's horrible, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

I just wish people would try harder to understand what it's like, instead of jumping to faulty conclusions, and acting like asses.

Glad you had a good talk with your mom. My family has never, and probably never will be able to deal with the fact that I have an ED.

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