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very insightful, thank you. :yeees:
do you really think that this is an appropriate thread for that?
Maybe not but perhaps I shouldn't have posted it either. All I was trying to make was a point that curves are more attractive, and seeing your photos you are really beautiful the way you are. Lets hope that you look at that picture in a way soon in which you'l think... ergh! pass me the pizza!!
EDs aren't really about looking attractive tbh, it's alot more than that.
I know im naive. Sorry, perhaps it wasn't really wise that I should have posted those photos, like I said I was just trying to make a point but ive realised that if you do have problems then you would look at that picture and take it other ways its just so sad, I suppose ill never understand the way eating disorder sufferers think!
Also seeing bones is like i measurement of how well you are doing, a bit like the numbers on the scales.
As to dealing with eating disorders - there are a number of places people can go to far in addition to the support of people here -
The eatings disorders section of TheSite links to a number of organisations that can help, along with information on possible ways to begin changing the relationship someone has with food.
http://www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/mentalhealth/eatingdisorders/eatingdisordersexplained
In addition the main helplines page for the health section also includes the number of helplines that may useful
http://www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/helplines
Including the Samartians who are of course available 24 hours a day and are completely confidential if someone simply wants to talk about a problem, especially for what might be the first time.
This thread is obviously going to be triggering for some people - it may be best to view it as a chance to provide support rather than becoming too much of a debate, especially given how much of a problem this can be for may users.