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MsOrange · 08-28-2005, 10:28 PM

I am not posting this on the polictical board cause I wasn't really out for a debate.

What is your opionion on the "pro-ana/mia" stand point? Just curious to know others thoughts.

dawsongirl · 08-28-2005, 10:31 PM

I don't even know what it is.

TheGreatPretender · 08-28-2005, 10:35 PM

A pro ana/mia what? Something promoting anorexia and bulimia?

MsOrange · 08-28-2005, 10:36 PM

Definitions of Pro-Ana on the Web:

is a movement of teenage girls who believe that being anorexic is a lifestyle choice and not harmful, sort of like getting a tattoo.

Pro-ana is a largely Web-based movement which views the disease anorexia nervosa in a positive light, considering it a "lifestyle choice" rather than a disorder. There are a growing number of pro-ana websites and discussion groups where self-identified anorectics come together to reinforce their beliefs and behaviours, creating a positive feedback loop.

it's not really as black/white as the definition makes it out to be... I dunno how to explain it. I don't want to encourage a google search because I do not know if that would trigger anyone that might be recovering from anoreixa.

TheGreatPretender · 08-28-2005, 10:40 PM

Yeah I recently joined a weight loss board and it said something about all boards like that need to have a message or like a disclaimer that the moderators don't promote any dangerous weight loss more specificly eating disorders.

Geez I didn't know there were actual boards/ groups that SUPPORT eating disorders.

dawsongirl · 08-28-2005, 10:40 PM

Oh...okay, that sounds too weird. Almost cultish. It doesn't sound medically legit. Besides, who on earth would want to go thru that on purpose?

Mysty Eyes · 08-28-2005, 11:30 PM

Never heard of it before now. From what you've said, my standpoint is that these people are highly and dangerously uninformed.

Ireneparalegal · 08-29-2005, 12:19 AM

Used to be anorexic when I was 17. Just like being an addict, you will always be in recovery. How stupid is this pro-an? OMG, that is ludicrous.

robyrob · 08-29-2005, 12:22 AM

so suicide is a lifestyle choice?

The Chauffeur · 08-29-2005, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mysty Eyes

Never heard of it before now. From what you've said, my standpoint is that these people are highly and dangerously uninformed.

Not to mention highly in denial

Hollow · 08-29-2005, 01:29 AM

that's just like being pro-cancer.

Courtnee · 08-29-2005, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by safety pin

that's just like being pro-cancer.

seriously or pro-AIDS

TJL · 08-29-2005, 05:47 PM

The KKK has a bunch of websites that view white supremacy in a positive light, considering it a "lifestyle choice" rather than a form of hatred, but that doesn't make any less frightening.

Kay Scarpetta · 08-29-2005, 06:26 PM

Gross. I was in rehab with a bunch of anorexic girls, and let me tell you- they did not CHOOSE to be anorexic. Anorexia is a disease just like addiction, only it's not with drugs, it's with food. I know people who say doing drugs is a lifestyle- fine. But it's one that most of society (the smart half, at least) does not condone.

Penny Lane · 08-29-2005, 09:06 PM

This is very dangerous. To glorify such a dangerous disease! This is what Anorexia looks like. Oh so sad!

08-28-2005, 10:28 PM	#1
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	Pro-ana? I am not posting this on the polictical board cause I wasn't really out for a debate. What is your opionion on the "pro-ana/mia" stand point? Just curious to know others thoughts.

08-28-2005, 10:35 PM	#3
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08-29-2005, 12:19 AM	#8
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08-28-2005, 10:31 PM	#2
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08-28-2005, 10:36 PM	#4
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	Definitions of Pro-Ana on the Web: is a movement of teenage girls who believe that being anorexic is a lifestyle choice and not harmful, sort of like getting a tattoo. Pro-ana is a largely Web-based movement which views the disease anorexia nervosa in a positive light, considering it a "lifestyle choice" rather than a disorder. There are a growing number of pro-ana websites and discussion groups where self-identified anorectics come together to reinforce their beliefs and behaviours, creating a positive feedback loop. it's not really as black/white as the definition makes it out to be... I dunno how to explain it. I don't want to encourage a google search because I do not know if that would trigger anyone that might be recovering from anoreixa.

08-28-2005, 10:40 PM	#5
TheGreatPretender just because Forum Veteran Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: Trying to think of a creative, witty location. Posts: 7,628	Yeah I recently joined a weight loss board and it said something about all boards like that need to have a message or like a disclaimer that the moderators don't promote any dangerous weight loss more specificly eating disorders. Geez I didn't know there were actual boards/ groups that SUPPORT eating disorders.

08-28-2005, 11:30 PM	#7
Mysty Eyes Dreaming... Senior Member Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 1,144	Never heard of it before now. From what you've said, my standpoint is that these people are highly and dangerously uninformed.

08-29-2005, 01:29 AM	#11
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08-29-2005, 06:26 PM	#14
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Gross. I was in rehab with a bunch of anorexic girls, and let me tell you- they did not CHOOSE to be anorexic. Anorexia is a disease just like addiction, only it's not with drugs, it's with food. I know people who say doing drugs is a lifestyle- fine. But it's one that most of society (the smart half, at least) does not condone.
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08-29-2005, 09:06 PM	#15
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