Say NO to Pro-Ana/Mia

Be warned - I have VERY strong opinions on this matter.

Pro-Ana or Mia, or any form of disordered eating, is DISGUSTING.

Eating disorders are serious illnesses, not something to be aspired to!

There is no such thing as "pro-cancer" is there? It's plain wrong. You may not be able to help your eating disorder, but wishing it upon other people?! That's sick. What are these people thinking?! They may be brainwashed by this horrible illness themselves, but bringing others into the same mess and sharing "tips"? It just makes me so angry and saddened.

Someone could DIE from the influence of these Pro-Ana/Mia websites and forums.

Pro-Ana/Mia is pro DEATH.

I'm sorry but there's no nicer way of putting it. There's no point sugar coating it and pretending things will be ok. Because in reality, if you constantly abuse your body, there is only a certain amount of it to take. We only have one body. There are no second chances.

I don't know about you, but I certainly don't judge people on how they look! I couldn't care less! It hasn't even crossed my mind! Thinking about it I have friends of all different shapes and sizes, but the fact I've never even thought about it before just shows how utterly irrelevant it is!
If we don't care what others look like, why do we all believe so strongly that being thin is important and attractive?! It's a load of rubbish!

Love your body. It's the only one you'll ever have.

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It is horrific that these people glamorize eating disorders and treat them like this wonderful lifestyle that will bring you happiness and friends and help you achieve everything you want in life.

Because really what an eating disorder does is the complete opposite.

Do you ever see someone suffering from an eating disorder smiling, feeling confident about themselves, surrounded by crowds of friends all complimenting their unhealthy body? NO.
You'll see a hollow, scared, tired person. They'll look distracted and miserable, right down to the bone. They're likely to be alone, or with friends but not really joining in, feeling worthless and huge and like they don't fit in. People won't want to be around this ill and depressed person- their body is scary to look at, not 'beautiful' as Pro-Ana/Mia seem to describe.

They are pro-death, and it makes me wonder: do they know that?
It makes me so deeply sad, but also sickened and angry.
Putting yourself at risk is one thing, but putting people on the internet, even innocent kids who may land up on a site like that by accident, at risk of developing a life-destroying illness?
It's just wrong. So wrong. And it's disgusting.

I really hope one day whoever is in charge of the internet and what is on the world wide web shut down all of these sites. PRO-RECOVERY will take it's place.

Pro-recovery = Pro-LIFE

If you are reading this and you are one of those people sharing "Ana tips" or "Mia tips and tricks" or running a pro-ed website, consider what I'm saying. Anyone aught to know better than encourage and glamorize an illness, exposing the innocent to them and potentially causing serious harm.

There are no "tips" or "tricks" when it comes to eating disorders. You are only ever tricking yourself.
The tip I have? GET HELP AS SOON AS YOU CAN.

Choose recovery. Because at the end of the day it's choosing between happiness and chances in life, vs. pain and death. Don't throw away your life.

Hannah xox