for me, its not media ... its 'peers'. you know, those cute and tiny, tanned girls that you see at the market or on the street. even though im not in high school anymore, it still feels like it in a way. like competing for good grades, but instead its for a nice body. i always find myself comparing myself to friends, family members, and even the random jane doe at walmart. i always wonder "what does she eat to be so perfect? i bet she doesnt have to starve"
you know i find it strange that girls with Eating disorders(including me) have to learn everything about there ED. I did my research project last year on anorexia, and eveytime im on the enternet i am watching videos or reading about anorexia and bulimia.
I would say the main pressure that brought on my ED was my parents. Or dad & step-mom they are always saying stuff like "Lose ten pounds and you can fit into the dress" "Loss some weight and that would acutally look real good on you" stuff like that and the fact that I was teh"Fat kid" in middle & jr. high and the first year of hs.
The first time I really felt insecure was when I moved to a new school in 3rd grade. It seemed like all of the other girls were thinner, prettier, dressed better, and had more friends and self confidence. Now that I'm older, I guess I can't help to think "Wow, she has a great body." when I'm watching a movie or looking through a magazine, but I still think the people around us that we see every day have the biggest impact.
for me, its not media ... its 'peers'. you know, those cute and tiny, tanned girls that you see at the market or on the street. even though im not in high school anymore, it still feels like it in a way. like competing for good grades, but instead its for a nice body. i always find myself comparing myself to friends, family members, and even the random jane doe at walmart. i always wonder "what does she eat to be so perfect? i bet she doesnt have to starve"
XbitternessXbarbieX 2 years ago
you know i find it strange that girls with Eating disorders(including me) have to learn everything about there ED. I did my research project last year on anorexia, and eveytime im on the enternet i am watching videos or reading about anorexia and bulimia.
turtlerxxx 2 years ago
where's episode 6? :( I really like these.
iceskater2007 4 years ago
I would say the main pressure that brought on my ED was my parents. Or dad & step-mom they are always saying stuff like "Lose ten pounds and you can fit into the dress" "Loss some weight and that would acutally look real good on you" stuff like that and the fact that I was teh"Fat kid" in middle & jr. high and the first year of hs.
princessofmercury 4 years ago
I like it very much
maxqt 4 years ago
I wanted to say more in my comment, but it said it couldn't be longer than 500 characters.
sondraxcore 4 years ago
That's alright - feel free to leave more than one comment to get your whole message across. :)
EDBookclub 4 years ago
The first time I really felt insecure was when I moved to a new school in 3rd grade. It seemed like all of the other girls were thinner, prettier, dressed better, and had more friends and self confidence. Now that I'm older, I guess I can't help to think "Wow, she has a great body." when I'm watching a movie or looking through a magazine, but I still think the people around us that we see every day have the biggest impact.
sondraxcore 4 years ago 2