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July 2nd, 2008

Is “thin” still in?

You know, I talk a lot about people I see and know who are anorexic, bulimic, et cetera. 
But I’m starting to wonder if “thin” is still “in” the way it once was?
When I look through many women’s mags, I notice that the models are lean, but not scrawny.  Typically, they look pretty fit rather than pretty deathly.
Is […]

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June 8th, 2008

Have you visited the pro-ana sites?

I talk a lot about Ana and pro-ana groups.  But I’m wondering — do any of you actually visit the pro-ana sites? 
If you do, I’m wondering if you could tell me what really attracts you?  Is it the idea that you feel less “alone” when you’re surrounded by a community of likeminded persons?  Do you […]

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June 4th, 2008

Which celebs have you used for “thinspiration”?

Practically every anorexic (and I’m guessing this holds true for bulimics, too) has looked upon a starlet as a form of thinspiration.
I was no exception.
Even though I had an eating disorder in the days when dinosaurs freely roamed the earth, I still had my thinspo favorites.  They included Cindy Crawford (who would probably look huge […]

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