Appeal to ProAna Site Owners/Administrators; a Potential Solution; My Mission at Project Shapeshift

In this video, I cover three issues:
1. I call upon all Owners/Administrators of ProAna Sites to acknowledge the controversy and shift focus to fight the proliferation of eating disorders.
2. Addressing the problems with current treatment modalities (up to 75% failure rate for adults with chronic AN!) and how Ana Acceptance can fill a necessary niche.
3. Discussing my bridging philosophy: A synthesis of current ProAna Movement dynamics; an acknowledgment of the fallacy we must now face and a new approach to walking Ana's Path in Optimal Wellness -- Living WITH, not FOR, one's ED, and striving for a workable balance between sickness and perfect health. The latter is my mission at my Ana Acceptance site, Project Shapeshift.
Main site URL: www.project-shapeshift.net
Members-Only 18+ Forum (Must register to see and post content): www.project-shapeshift.net/phpbb/index.php
AnaGirlEmpath's webcam video March 24, 2011 07:28 AM

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[AnaGirlEmpath]

@Meggthemermaid: Exactly! Shock-value media sensationalism did not deter people from coming to ProAna sites; it did the exact opposite. In recent years, we've seen more people trying to join who seek "tips" & glorify the "anorexic chic" mentality which has become so pervasive in our culture. It became imperative to re-evaluate our focus; to deter those who come for negative reasons & take a proactive stance against the Wanarexic Phenomenon. I totally support your idea btw! <3

[meggthemermaid]

I an administrator of PAO (proanaonline)

Xx

[AnaGirlEmpath]

@meggthemermaid WOOHOO! Another responsible website! YAY for that! <3

[AnaGirlEmpath]

@leahlala1:

I just realized that my previous reply to your comment, so you likely didn't see it. Thank you so much for your kind comment! I am honored that you think so highly of this video! Be well, sweet spirit! <3

[AnaGirlEmpath]

@leahlala:

Thank you so much! I am honored that you think so highly of it! :)

Be well, precious one! XOXOX!

[AnaGirlEmpath]

@VloggerTV:

Thank you SO much for all your feedback! I do think that recovery is possible for some -- 25-40% DO recover fully! The problem is that 60 - 75% of us do not, and what should we do if we cannot break free? My mission is providing an approach for those not helped with traditional recovery methodology. Much love to you, and Good Journey!

[meggthemermaid]

@anagirlempath lol definitely!! And I find it funny our site gets shit for not letting wanas in! -3

I'm thinking of starting a forum that's like PAO but has a WBB sections, so it's so everyone can join no matter what stage of ED their in :)

[VloggerTV]

I think your movement and your way of verbalizing what it is that you are trying to get across are spectacular. I only wish you the best! & I, too, send hugs if they are wanted! xo J'adore toi

[VloggerTV]

can tame itself to accept and be comfortable with all thoughts and processes co-occurring within itself. I say this just from personal belief. Have I experienced this phenomenon in it's entirety? Certainly not! I just want to pipe in for the hope that I will one day be in a space where I can re-enter a place of spiritual connection, hope, and more stable and at ease control of my own thoughts. Thought control. Genius!

[VloggerTV]

Very true about the intimidation factor that somethingfishy has. It is true that I was able to acquire a list of treatment centers that I then narrowed down ... to find the two that I ultimately chose to give (legitimately) of myself, and my spirit. I am someone who comes from a place of yes (pre-bethenny), and I do want to say that I believe that recovery in it's entirety is possible. *BUT WAIT* I do want to address that I believe that the mind in itself can change in such a way that it