New cause taking my time and attention

It is very strange that you just posted this, as I was flipping through the channels a moment ago there was a documentary on "pro-****" websites. Good luck to you, that is a very dangerous disorder and difficult to overcome. You should be an inspiration to others going through the same disorder.

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I saw that too, those kids of websites promote that self-destruction. The pictures I saw, and the horrible consequences of these disorders that I read about permanently ended all anxiety for me. Those websites where they are actually proud of starving themselves and call it a "lifestyle", those people behind those sites are mentally ill, and for creating those sites, evil to the core.

I completely agree, I think there was a young actress recently within the past year who went into tx for ****, and I think she frequented the websites. Misery loves company. And I often wonder if the person who does the website is **** or just getting a sick fix. It is a sad disorder.

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Hey Ari! Missed you, girlfriend! I haven't been able to be on the forums very much lately due to having to go in to work at the family business,taking care of mom,etc. But I will probably get to be back more soon. Glad you found that site,that's what it's all about ,whether here,in this forum,or there.Sharing your experiences with others and giving back what you have been given!See you soon-take care of Missy :D ...Karen

Hey Ari, I have missed you not being around. I am glad you are helping people that need it. You were an assest here and you will be there to. Take care of yourself and that blood pressure also. God Bless KYSIDE38

Ari, it seems through your own struggles that you will be able to help others on that website as well. It's weird because I was just watching something on the E channel last night about ****. They were talking about the pro **** sites. Take care of yourself :-)

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Wow. Ari, I think you are a Godsend. I suffer from **** and have for nearly 20 years. I have been hospitalized twice. I have been away from the forums all week because I am having some food issues this week...I can't even tell you how unreal it is that I found this post within 10 minutes of coming back online for the first time in 5 days. Can you pm me more info?

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Go to www dot **** dot com and click on the photo vault link. You need to see images of people who have gone to the extreme. It is both shocking and sobering. Then go to the facts page and learn more about how this will destroy you in both the short and long run. After that, go to the recipe page and learn some really tasty vegan recipes that will help you get back on the health track, there is an exercise plan page too fort he recovering. You need to pull yourself together and reclaim what is rightfully yours, your body, your self confidence, your life, your health, and your pride.

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Thanks Ari...I'm definitely going to take a look. My husband will like to see this, also.

it's actually www dot **** dot net, my bad. It is very much worth the look. Let me know what you think.

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oh wow, I just checked it out quick, I can't wait to spend some time there. I really really don't like the pics, but I think that's par for the course. Ari, I think you will understand what I mean when I say that I know what my personal MO is..I hope to find something about someone like me.

I really really didn't like the pics either! A necessary rude awakening they may be. The facts page is even more shocking believe you me!

I'm liking the restaurant guide, though..Good thinking.

It really is an innovative site, in order to officially join, you have to go through some kind of screening in the chat room. I'm pretty sure they insist on this procedure to weed out all the jokers, bashers, and flamers. You have to get an invitation code from one the site admins, I was chatting with one of them last night, and her responses to me seemed kind of sarcastic and I was under the impression that she didn't think I was serious.

I just saw Nicol Ritchie on tv they were showing pics of her in her bathing suit. I feel so bad for her. She is in some sort of treatment right now, but insists it isn't for an eating disorder. I don't know she looked more than rail thin. She is so pretty, but looks very sick.

She does look very frail, I do feel for her, though the spoiled rich kid part of her really puts me off. Yet nobody should be under so much pressure that they starve themselves.

Ari, since you started this thread, I thought I would tell you thank you very much. My 8 year old last year quit eating completly because the boys in her class was making fun of her. It came to a point that the doctor was ready to admit her to the hospital and feed her through an IV. Luckily, she listened to the doctor about the dangers of not eating. I showed her some the sites last night and told her that it is very dangerous to do this. I am very happy to report that she has came out of that phase and eating every meal! People don't realize how dangerous this situation can get.

You are most welcome Tammy. I am still concerned for your daughter though, I do hope this new understanding sticks with her all through high school, we all know it is a much harsher environment and it is really distressing for anyone to go through teen years. I hope that anxiety does not come back, if it does, the **** may recur. Even though you showed her some shocking images that snapped her out of it, the emotional damage done by those stupid boys may be overwhelming during those years. Take care!

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I still worry about her falling back into that pattern. It is so hard to watch your daughter wilt away because someone calls her fat. She is far from fat. It makes me so mad what this world has come to, with all the teasing and making fun of our chilren of tomorrow.

It's a difficult pattern to break, I myself have times of weakness where I'm tempted to revert back to those old habits. The easy way out, if you will.

I agree with you on what the world has become. Shallow, superficial, judgmental, disrespectful, insolent, and uncaring.