All right so pro-ana is often associated with these two words. Basically these words apply to girls who do not have an ED but want one and try to force themselves into getting one.
I do not believe in Wannarexics or fauxlimics, I think if you want an eating disorder then you are just as sick mentally as someone who has one already. Calling someone a wannarexic or fauxlimic is cruel and it is just like calling a girl with an Eating Disorder a drama queen. Please respect everyone.
I've been reading your blog for a while now (just recently discovered it), but this is the first thing I disagree with.
ReplyDeleteWannarexia/Fauxlimia are a problem, yes, but they require a whole different approach than you and me.
Using tough love on them and sending them out of the ED-support community is actually the right thing to do.
For their own health, both mentally as physically, after all: reaching their goal (getting an ED) will only make matters worse.
The best help for these girls is to send them away and have them work on their body image.
We all know that body image and selfworth are huge factors in the development of an ED.
That'd be all, keep blogging lovely. :)