Everyone must think people with eating disorders are stupid. They always say "just eat" or "you could die" or list off random statistics or tell you to work out. I mean... DUH. Being skinny or fit isn't even the point. If you have chronic migraines, the aspirin doesn't cure the problem.
@flourecentclear when you have an ED specifically anorexia. food becomes and object not a source of sustinance so you get a bit fascinated with it. arranging it counting it. it becomes kind of like a way to make up for not eating it.
@laurajdahl there are movies about obese people and help for them is CONSTANTLY advertised. Every other commercial on tv is for another diet plan or a weightloss group like weight watchers. Barely any help is advertised for people with anorexia or bulimia. I've never seen any commercials for it. People are so ignorant about it.
the actress Cynthia Gibb that played Karen Carpenter, in THE KAREN CARPENTER STORY had to lose weight for her portrayal. Not sure how many pounds she had to lose but am guessing about 10 or 15 lbs. She was a tiny person to begin with. And Cynthia had had an eating disorder in her past too.
she's clearly OCD - explains the food arranging. very common that anorexics are by default OCD, as obviously they exhibit such symptoms - they're obsessive about controlling what goes into their bodies, exercise, etc.
@keepitreal41976 THANK YOU!! No one would ever dare do that because cancer is considered an actual disease. Families are always giving their full support for those with it, but they often ignore or even look down on those with eds. It's disgusting.
its not her fault its a disease she cant help it, keepitreal41976 is totali right, go to someone with cancer or something and tell them they are crazy because they lose their hair and stuff like that. i understand how weight issues can really cause serious depression. BACK OFF!
I'm so glad they didn't go with the stereotypical "oh no she's having a heart attack" like all the other ED movies - this one is actually so much closer to reality than the other ones.
Most eating disorder sufferers are type 'A' personalities, meaning they're perfectionists, and are often very obsessive/compulsive. They display funny little traits like being incredibly orderly, alphabetizing or labeling things, folding clothes and re-stacking stuff, washing their hands like 50 times a day etc...
Sorry I re-read it, she was recovering so she was still sick in this movie, I'm glad she didn't have to lose weight for it, I hate those ED movies where the main characters just have a pale face and still look normal.
YOu know Tracey Gold was really anorexic in real life. If they made her loose weight again for this movie then that was stupid of them. Thank GOD she's healed now in Jesus' Name † Makes me think of Karen Carpenter †
Everyone must think people with eating disorders are stupid. They always say "just eat" or "you could die" or list off random statistics or tell you to work out. I mean... DUH. Being skinny or fit isn't even the point. If you have chronic migraines, the aspirin doesn't cure the problem.
gtfojuliaaa 2 months ago
im glad hes not my doctor...
akalaina 2 months ago
I don't see how that's "eating like a baby".
LucyShy 10 months ago
Ok i guess i dont understand this part...what is she doing with all the food..i mean she's organizing the can goods and stuff i guess i dont get it
flourecentclear 1 year ago
@flourecentclear when you have an ED specifically anorexia. food becomes and object not a source of sustinance so you get a bit fascinated with it. arranging it counting it. it becomes kind of like a way to make up for not eating it.
wolfclan13 1 year ago 6
@wolfclan13 thank you
flourecentclear 1 year ago
Obesity is a disease too.. But you'll never find a movie that is compassionate toward them.. Even if they aren't as high as 300 pounds.....
laurajdahl 1 year ago
@laurajdahl there are movies about obese people and help for them is CONSTANTLY advertised. Every other commercial on tv is for another diet plan or a weightloss group like weight watchers. Barely any help is advertised for people with anorexia or bulimia. I've never seen any commercials for it. People are so ignorant about it.
xxxfantasyhorse 3 months ago
Yelling isn't gonna solve anything.
scifigrl23 1 year ago
After the confrontation with her mom, Nancy would have bruises all over her.
MachineAmbition 1 year ago
that girl nancy is the craziest girl ive ever seen featured in a movie
soonsims 1 year ago
try watching Girl Interrupted
MachineAmbition 1 year ago
the actress Cynthia Gibb that played Karen Carpenter, in THE KAREN CARPENTER STORY had to lose weight for her portrayal. Not sure how many pounds she had to lose but am guessing about 10 or 15 lbs. She was a tiny person to begin with. And Cynthia had had an eating disorder in her past too.
cd72 2 years ago
The doctor is cute =)
katierock95 2 years ago 3
she's clearly OCD - explains the food arranging. very common that anorexics are by default OCD, as obviously they exhibit such symptoms - they're obsessive about controlling what goes into their bodies, exercise, etc.
redheadsforevs77 2 years ago
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she's nuts...I'm sorry but she's absolutely crazy
mwrenn30 2 years ago
Anorexia is a disease. Why don't you go up to someone who has cancer (another disease) and tell them that they are crazy.
keepitreal41976 2 years ago 17
@keepitreal41976 THANK YOU!! No one would ever dare do that because cancer is considered an actual disease. Families are always giving their full support for those with it, but they often ignore or even look down on those with eds. It's disgusting.
xxxfantasyhorse 1 month ago
its not her fault its a disease she cant help it, keepitreal41976 is totali right, go to someone with cancer or something and tell them they are crazy because they lose their hair and stuff like that. i understand how weight issues can really cause serious depression. BACK OFF!
XxIc3Bb3Xx 2 years ago 2
@mwrenn30 obviouly yes!
soonsims 1 year ago
Seeing your 18 year old daughter crawl up the stairs as if she were 95 must be PAINFUL. I can't imagine going through that.
giving up on someone you love should never be an option unless there's no possible way to recover...
WerewolfOfTheWater 2 years ago 4
why don't they just commit her. isn't there that law that if someone is a danger to themselves or others they can legally be committed
belenbethlehem 3 years ago
watch the rest of the movie
shabazzmath 2 years ago
Why does she make food?? and orginize it?
swimminganimefan 3 years ago 2
anrexics prepare food but dont eat it themselves.
tatulover2120 3 years ago 2
But I would think doing this movie would trigger her eating disorder tendencies maybe...im glad it didn't.
Tracy3686 3 years ago
I'm so glad they didn't go with the stereotypical "oh no she's having a heart attack" like all the other ED movies - this one is actually so much closer to reality than the other ones.
sparklysweet 3 years ago 2
I don't understand why she's doing the corn, peas, carrots thing...can someone explain that to me?
xoriginalbutterflyx 3 years ago 4
Most eating disorder sufferers are type 'A' personalities, meaning they're perfectionists, and are often very obsessive/compulsive. They display funny little traits like being incredibly orderly, alphabetizing or labeling things, folding clothes and re-stacking stuff, washing their hands like 50 times a day etc...
88chalky88 3 years ago 7
ahh maybe that mother is sweetXD
she not so bad as al the mums in the other moviesXD
mysteryvampire 3 years ago
rofl she is driving her mother nuts corn peecsXD
mysteryvampire 3 years ago
that girl is a REALLY good actress!
TheDisorderedMuse 3 years ago
She's been through it in real life, so she definitely can "play the role".
rrf0214 3 years ago 4
Sorry I re-read it, she was recovering so she was still sick in this movie, I'm glad she didn't have to lose weight for it, I hate those ED movies where the main characters just have a pale face and still look normal.
jessicastunden87 3 years ago
I read somewhere that she was recovered before this movie but she doesn't look it to me.
jessicastunden87 3 years ago
I wish I could get better.
Eating disorders suck.
It's ruined my life.
It controls my life.
I HATE it.
peanutjent77 3 years ago 3
YOu know Tracey Gold was really anorexic in real life. If they made her loose weight again for this movie then that was stupid of them. Thank GOD she's healed now in Jesus' Name † Makes me think of Karen Carpenter †
sweetgirl4JC 3 years ago
they didnt make her lose weight again. they filmed the movie while she was recovering so they wouldnt have to ask someone to lose weight.
ziggylover2000 3 years ago
I love that the mom seems to actually care and isn't as big of a bitch as the ones in the other ED movies, not as pushy, either.
pop0gun0princess 3 years ago
Her mom is very, very pushy.
rrf0214 3 years ago
does anyone know of any other good ed films i watched quite alot n think this is the best! xxxx
cohen122 3 years ago
this is by far one of the better ed movies out there
beyerprep 4 years ago 21
that's because it's based on a true story in my town. it's not that hollywood imagined bullshit. this actually happened.
unsweeteneddoll 4 years ago 5
I agree..this is a really good ED movie.
vidmastr26 3 years ago 4