how many people are anorexic here and y?
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Im a recovering anorexic!! I had anorexia from age of 12 to 20 and small episodes every now and then. And no it's not something a person is born with!!\nI developed it straight from the onset of puberty, i developed earlier than most my peers. And I have had a bad family life. My parents have separated numerous times.\nIt is a way of trying to gain control over my life when things around me are falling apart. It's not easy to get over and I wouldn't wish it upon anyone.
766112
depends on who you ask? some guys like the anorexic look while others are chubby chasers
503217
sounds like your a hippi with an eating disorder.
305963
I lost over 30 pounds by eating just enough to get by with. You could try it. Or, my sister lost nearly 60 from a mixture of anorexia and bulimia. Whatever works for ya. For me, anorexia is easier than bulimia...
282147
i think they're hot.  except the thing is, do you have any idea how many girls, just because they want to look good in a bkini, have resorted to anorexia like dieting attempts just to look hot for summer?
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... why are people seriously giving you tips on losing weight? even if it is through healthy means, you don't need tips on losing weight.\n\nand the fact that you were anorexic isn't even the main reason that i say that.. i say that because you are a perfect weight for your height and DO NOT need to lose weight!
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There is something very wrong, with you if you WANT to become anorexic....anorexia is a very serious disease in which you can die from. Once anorexic it will take over your entire life, and you will lose yourself within this disease. I think you wanting to be skinny is the least of your worries you have major issues with your self-esteem to deal with first. I currently have a friend right now suffering from this disease and I KNOW for a fact that she would'nt wish this illness on anyone in the world, not even her own worst enemy. I am sure you have many people in your life who love and care for you and would not want to see this illness take over your life. Anorexia is a serious, serious, condition, I pray that you will not think such things anymore! Remember that you are beautiful just the way you are and if you are truly not happy with the way you look, then I suggest you cut back on calories and work out at a normal routine.
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yeah i would say its a high number, probably something like your guess of 65 or 70%. America has such a high population of obese people... its really sad, and very unhealthy.
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First of all, it's not "stupid" but I guess everyone has there own ignorant opinions. It's not like you choose to become anorexic. I used it as a way to gain control of my life. Everything was going wrong but that was the one thing I always had control of. It became ridiculous and I knew if I didn't stop, I would probably die. I knew what I was doing but I always denied the problem. I never wanted anyone to take my control away. You learn how to work around people's questions and eat just enough to pacify there curiosity.
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no you don't have a set weight that you cant go below\nI'm 5'6" and weigh 95 lbs\nignore ignorant people that say you look anorexic they probably have never even seen a person with a true eating disorder, people with anorexia nervosa are not just skinny they also lack muscle tone and have other features that set them apart from us normally thin people\n\nI'm also a nutritionist feel free to email me for help with the dieting or any questions
991695
i had an eating disorder. Are you doing like a report on eating disorders?
511951
i thin so. go 2 yahoo people and find
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i am no longer anorexic...however, i remember some of my thoughts then...and can explain some w/ the help of my doctors, therapists, etc...\n\nfirst off...i had started off, starving myself, thinking i was fat, and then, when i got down to the weight i wanted i couldnt eat...starving myself was like an addiction....\nbut then, i never thought per se i was fat, just...not skinny as displayed by society and such....\n\nwhen i saw another anorexic person, i was told she was anorexic, and took a good look at her....she was the same size of me....\n\ntwo days after seeing her, i saw she had died from dehydration and starvation....i didn't want to die...i wanted to be thin....so i went to the doctor for a diet pill....then was hospitalized...and now i'm weighing about 100 pounds again...and looking good :)
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First of all, I'd show that it's OK to be normal or even slightly heavier. Whatever happened to "normal" not being good enough? Some people anymore are so thin, THAT doesn't look healthy either. I mean like anorexically thin
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ANYONE can be affected by anorexia. According to this website it is more often seen in white, upper class people. http://www.mamashealth.com/anorexia.asp
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yes it is bad to be anorexic. once you start, it can be very hard to stop. you don't want to be all skin and bones...it's not a good thing. please don't do that to yourself.
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anorexics see themselves as fat when they can be 100 pounds.\nand ya. how to be an anorexic. just dont eat at all. or be bulimic and make yourself puke