From what I understood about people suffering from eating disorders, an anorexic or bulimic person literally can't see themselves as thin when they look at themselves in the mirror, even if they could be extremely gaunt and unhealthy looking. (Which is probably why so many people misunderstand it.) Is there any truth to that?
Also, as you look back at your situation, do you think any of your desire to be thin and perfect partially due to supposed media pressures (i.e. supermodels in magazines) or was it purely a personal endeavor (i.e. to please your boyfriend, to be happy)?
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First, congrats on your recovery process!
From what I understood about people suffering from eating disorders, an anorexic or bulimic person literally can't see themselves as thin when they look at themselves in the mirror, even if they could be extremely gaunt and unhealthy looking. (Which is probably why so many people misunderstand it.) Is there any truth to that?
Also, as you look back at your situation, do you think any of your desire to be thin and perfect partially due to supposed media pressures (i.e. supermodels in magazines) or was it purely a personal endeavor (i.e. to please your boyfriend, to be happy)?
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