Pro-Anorexia? Time for a name change!

[xwannabethinx]

you need to get your own talk show this is interesting. Now these are the topics that alot of people need to hear, instead of how to make frilly dumb purses, and all the lastest fashions. Who cares about that stuff?? I don't

[ElvenWillow]

I've had Anorexia since I was 11 years old, and I've also been in hospital because of it.

I found hospitals great, but they do not give you the cold reality, that when your out you have to go back to the life that started this whole devastating process in the first place.

Time in hospital doesn't stop the bullies, doesnt stop the coaches or in some cases your own family. and it doesnt stop the cruelty people dish out when they say a mean word, not realizing that it could trigger.

[ElvenWillow]

Hi, I just watched your video, Interesting point of view. I've been on LJ Proanorexia forum although I have not visited in so long I forgot my password. and Although there was alot 'thinspiration' posted in the past, its not all about tips and tricks, its about choice. There have been many people in recovery posting on LJ and I have found talking to people going through the same sort of struggle is Helping, Because you stop Feeling alone and Isolated.

[eire1984]

ive been posted the names of support groups

[ExcessiveAcid]

i have never, and no one has EVER told me to purge, let alone how to do it. I would never consider telling anyone to purge. Its not like that.

[anorexicbitch0]

okay im not finished!

but most of the posts that are locked are the girls saying things like 'OMFG I BINGED ON THREE GRAPES'. to a sick anorexic that is so much. that is the end of their lives. thats how ill they are.

and for the record telling some one to purge or how is illegal on the site now. but most of these posts are sad. theyre fucked in the head. altho support? things like 'honey relax, your gonna be okay' is support. when an anorexic FREAKS after a binge, they need to be calmed down.

[anorexicbitch0]

i know this meant well, but i'd like to say some things.

on proanorexia, most posts are locked. meaning you cant read them unless your a member.

i was a member until recently, but left because some of the girls on there were extremely bitchy.

but anyway, no TRUE HONEST TO GOD anorexic brags about it. theres no 'anorexic and proud' or anything.

we know this is bad. we know, deep down, that this is gross. we know. its a mental illness tho, while we think we have such control we really have none.

[cutefluffball]

arent u that mama vision person

[emelizmack]

u r truly truly amazing!!!

thankyou for ure vids

[Byou452]

we need more people in the world with your attatude toward life.

[Raquel0666]

I'm sorry to hear that some of these thick-skulled idiots wont listen to you, but if they want a death wish, than can just go right ahead and dive for it, its poeple like them that don't see the light until its to late.

[Raquel0666]

You are beyond the greatest person in the world!I use to suffer from anorexia when I was like 15, I still have some anorexic thoughts, I will admit and I am tottaly ashamed of it.I'm TOTALLY and EXTREMELY against all the modeling industries and shows (Americas Next Top Model, Project Runway).

[Johaanna91]

Hi, I just wanna say that watching your videos of when you says all this things is doing me better, casu it make sence.

Yes you are making a difference, love ya

[OhStandInTheRain]

Are you a teacher?

[bringhomethebacon00]

Hi OhStandInTheRain: I am not a teacher, I am a mom of two young children, and a former model. I am a business woman as well.

Take Care!

mamaVISION dot com

[BlondeAphrodite]

this is so true. i used to be pro-mia and i was just MISERABLE. I mean think about it, CONSTANTLY worrying about what you put into ur body and then ways to purge, who wouldn't be miserable? im so glad i got the help i needed. thank you for posting this angel!

[missworldwide]

Ok, I'm going to copy and paste my comment in sections and hope they come out in the right order!...,

[missworldwide]

I totally agree with some of the points you make. Yes, we know it is sick - that is because it is an illness. The girls in this community who really suffer from eating disorders know all too well that is is NOT a lifestyle or a choice. Unfortunately, due to media coverage, there will always be girls, and guys, coming to our community asking for tips on how to lose 10lbs in a week etc., etc.

[missworldwide]

Giving advice on how to purge, or self harm is strictly prohibited and members found to be doing this are strongly reprimanded, sometimes banned. I think you will find that the majority of girls on there who are truly sick, those with real eating disorders, are, like you say, deeply unhappy and wanting to recover.Many girls are also members of an ED recovery community.

[missworldwide]

What happened to Kristi was terribly sad and unecessary, a complete waste of a life. She struggled badly with her bulimia and desperately wanted to recover. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, she didn't get the medical help she needed and deserved, and spiralled very rapidly downwards. She was a lovely woman who gave real support and advice to those wanting to recover from these debilitating illnesses.

Thank you for your insights, I found them very interesting.

[kissingpointRd]

thanx, ur a great person and u have helped me so much! xxx

[aridth]

you got it may be some mom and dad take then off to good job your right

[seekingdana]

This is really great what you're doing for these conflicted girls. I admit that I wanted to be one, but more and more I have looked at the terrible side of pro-ana and it certainly outweights the need to be thin. You're doing a good thing for young girls, and I commend you for it.

[vanity900]

i like you vids, but i can;t help but ask you...why are you always in your car?

[bringhomethebacon00]

This is the most asked question, it cracks me up. Before or after work is when I have time to shoot a quick video. I have two little ones and I am quite busy. Shooting in the car just became my thing, I don't even have a video camera, just hold my digital camera out and shoot.

[bonesx66]

i am from the LJ pro-anorexia. i remember you on our site. i suffer from ed-nos, i was diagnosed and trying to make people stop is not going to work, they need to want to too.

[moonlightkisu]

I agree with you, but anorexia is a psychological, mental disorder. Rationalizing with them won't exactly help unless they choose to really understand and grasp what you are saying. I like your glasses, though. ^^

[glorocks87]

wow! that is very kewl! that ur standing up for this!!! is there a way i can help out?? in order for these ppl to know that what they r doing is wrong and that they r sick!!!!

[anacut09]

i was j/w y u r always n ur car

[bethbork]

We love you too. You doing a great job.

[mynameispolly]

I think it's just such a wonderful thing what you're doing. To have sensible, caring, intelligent people out there who use their voice is an amazing thing. I very much appreciate what you're doing and I really do hope that one day I can use my own experiences to be helpful to others. I hope I can be that strong.

I want you to know that I listened to every word you said. I'm sorry that I can't bring myself to not want the pain right now. To not want death.

Thank you anyway.

[AndromedaMariaCarmen]

i lost 5 years of my life to an eating disorder, and 5 years of progress. i'm 20 but i still need help from my parents- more than my peers. sure im getting better and improving but still- to think what i could have had.

[neon1077]

{{HUGS}} keep up the great work you do... if one person hears it and so on.. then you know you have done well, and passed on the message, your a angel sent here to watch over us

[bringhomethebacon00]

Thank you! This is my hope and what drives me to keep doing this.

Take care!

[anasangel]

hehe ahhh i get ya, i like yr style, keep up yr fab wrk i think yr vids answer alot of peoples probs or if not begins to make people question things! thankyou for answering my qu too! xx

[genie7053]

you so inspiring!

[anasangel]

hey i like yr vids but can i ask why you do them in yr car? hehe thankyouxxxxx

[bringhomethebacon00]

Hello anasangel: I record in the car because that is the only time I have a moment of peace! I have two little ones, busy job requiring travel, so the car thing works for me!

[spieldose]

i still can't believe people still say 'just stop doing it', or that people can't realize that anorexics starve themselves BECAUSE they want to die - they want to commit suicide. they don't like themselves. just like obese people keep stuffing their faces because they hate themselves and just don't care anymore. food is what makes them momentarily happy. being empty makes anorexics momentarily happy. we're all going to die someday. why does it even matter.

[DannacaLynn]

I used to be anorexic and I didn't want to die. I just wanted to be skinnier and I could just never get skinny enough.

[adiospantaloons]

HI Mama...this is a re-run....are you having a senior moment? Keep posting!

[StarbucksXAngel]

This is like De Ja Vu, I swear I've seen this video before. Crreeepy, great video tho!

[guitarlovenjc]

I think you have. It's the same as Internet Suicide. :) Great video "Mama." I appreciate what you are doing so much!!