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Originally posted by Lady Pi Phi
But they aren't really trying to deal with the problem. In their eyes they don't see that they have a problem. It's everyone else who has a problem with them. I agree with Smiley, what they are promoting and supporting is extremely unhealthy and can be fatal. It's not like they are trying to promote being thin and healthy, they are promiting thin at all costs...and the thinner you are the better. They really don't have any idea that what they are do can kill them.
They are not trying stop the eating disorder, they are trying to keep it going. I'm not sure you fully understand the serious health problems that come along with eating disorders.
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I understand all that, and I think the problem is they do too and don't care. They realize it is a disorder and it can kill them, read their posts. As far as keeping the disorder going, they are trying to support each other by connecting with the stories and feelings they share. While it's hard to understand, this is a good thing for them. I would rather a person be able to reach a group of people with the same disorder rather than shun them or keep them from talking to each other. These disorders are not easy to cure and you really can't force them to seek help.