Why people get anorexic/ want to get skinnier and skinnier

1. Genetics: There is evidence to suggest that genetics play a role in the development of anorexia. Individuals with a family history of eating disorders are more likely to develop anorexia themselves, indicating a genetic predisposition.

2. Psychological Factors: Psychological factors such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, and difficulty coping with emotions or stress can contribute to the development of anorexia. Individuals may use food restriction as a way to cope with negative emotions or gain a sense of control.

3. Sociocultural Influences: Societal pressure to achieve an ideal body shape or weight, often portrayed in media and reinforced by cultural norms, can contribute to the development of anorexia. Constant exposure to images of thinness and the glorification of extreme weight loss can lead individuals to strive for unattainable standards of beauty.

4. Environmental Factors: Stressful life events such as trauma, abuse, bullying, or significant life changes can trigger the onset of anorexia in vulnerable individuals. Additionally, family dynamics, parental attitudes toward weight and body image, and peer influences may contribute to the development of disordered eating behaviors.

5. Personality Traits: Certain personality traits, such as perfectionism, rigidity, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies, are common in individuals with anorexia and may contribute to the development and maintenance of the disorder.

Mental state

Anorexia nervosa and depression are two mental health disorders that commonly co-occur and can significantly impact an individual's well-being. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by restrictive eating patterns, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image, while depression involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities.

The relationship between anorexia and depression is complex and multifaceted. Many individuals with anorexia experience symptoms of depression, and vice versa, leading to a vicious cycle of negative thoughts and behaviors. Some of the ways in which anorexia and depression may intersect include:

1. Negative self-image: Both anorexia and depression can involve negative self-perceptions and feelings of worthlessness or inadequacy. Individuals with anorexia may experience depressive symptoms related to their body image and weight, while those with depression may have low self-esteem and negative beliefs about themselves.

2. Emotional distress: The rigid dietary restrictions and weight loss efforts associated with anorexia can lead to significant emotional distress and exacerbate symptoms of depression. Feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety about eating or body shape may contribute to depressive symptoms and further reinforce maladaptive behaviors.

3. Withdrawal and isolation: Depression often causes individuals to withdraw from social interactions and isolate themselves from others. Similarly, anorexia can lead to social withdrawal and avoidance of situations involving food or eating, further exacerbating feelings of loneliness and isolation.

4. Coping mechanisms: Both anorexia and depression may involve maladaptive coping mechanisms to deal with emotional distress. Individuals may use disordered eating behaviors, self-harm, substance abuse, or other harmful behaviors as a way to numb painful emotions or gain a sense of control.

5. Biological factors: There is evidence to suggest that biological factors, such as genetic predisposition, neurochemical imbalances, and hormonal fluctuations, may contribute to the development of both anorexia and depression. Changes in brain chemistry and neurotransmitter function may play a role in the onset and maintenance of these disorders.

Survival rate

The mortality rate associated with anorexia is estimated to be around 5-10%, with some studies suggesting even higher rates, particularly among individuals with severe cases or those who do not receive adequate treatment.

Individuals with anorexia are at increased risk of suicide compared to the general population, with estimates suggesting that up to 20% of deaths in individuals with anorexia are due to suicide. Depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and feelings of hopelessness or despair are common co-occurring factors that contribute to the elevated risk of suicide in individuals with anorexia.

Videos from anorexic Girls (Nudity)

Pictures of the most anorexic girls I found (Nudity)

Help

Help for individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa is available and typically involves a multidisciplinary approach that addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of the disorder. Here are some key components of treatment for anorexia:

1. Medical Care: Medical treatment is essential for managing the physical complications associated with anorexia, such as malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, heart irregularities, and osteoporosis. This may involve regular monitoring of vital signs, nutritional assessments, laboratory tests, and medical interventions as needed.

2. Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a cornerstone of anorexia treatment and aims to address the underlying psychological factors contributing to the disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family-based therapy (FBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and interpersonal therapy (IPT) are among the therapeutic approaches commonly used in the treatment of anorexia.

3. Nutritional Counseling: Nutritional counseling and meal support are essential components of anorexia treatment to help individuals normalize eating patterns, establish healthy relationships with food, and achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Registered dietitians specializing in eating disorders can provide personalized meal plans, nutritional education, and guidance on meal preparation and planning.

4. Medication: In some cases, medication may be prescribed to manage co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Additionally, medications may be used to address symptoms such as insomnia, mood instability, or gastrointestinal issues associated with anorexia.

5. Support Groups: Support groups, either in-person or online, can provide valuable peer support, encouragement, and validation for individuals with anorexia. Being able to connect with others who understand their struggles can help individuals feel less isolated and more motivated to engage in treatment.

6. Hospitalization or Residential Treatment: In severe cases of anorexia where medical stabilization or intensive monitoring is required, hospitalization or residential treatment may be necessary. These settings provide round-the-clock medical supervision, nutritional support, and intensive therapy to address the immediate health risks associated with anorexia.

7. Holistic Approaches: Holistic approaches such as yoga, mindfulness meditation, art therapy, and expressive therapies may complement traditional treatment methods by promoting self-awareness, stress reduction, and emotional healing.

It's important for individuals with anorexia to seek help from qualified healthcare professionals specializing in eating disorders as soon as possible. Recovery from anorexia is possible with early intervention, ongoing support, and a comprehensive treatment approach tailored to the individual's needs. If you or someone you know is struggling with anorexia, encourage them to reach out for help and support.

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): NEDA offers a Helpline that provides support, resources, and referrals to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. You can reach the Helpline by calling 1-800-931-2237 or by texting "NEDA" to 741741. NEDA's website also has a search tool to find treatment providers, support groups, and other resources in your area.

The fastest way to get help right now

Its a strength if you notice that something is wrong in your brain, the next way is to get yourself some help. If you get you help, you are really string and you can be really proud of you. I am really proud of you if you get you some help.

Never forget, with yourself is nothing wrong until you start searching problems. You are perfect, you just have to believe in that and dont hear on the people who are saying thats something wrong with you.

In someones story you are always bad and disgusting and stuff, but you cant change it. It will always be like this and you have to accept this. When you accept this, everything will be better and life will be easier from then.

You are not alone.

Doesnt matter which mental illness, which color, which religion, which gender you have, you have a right to be here and you can have help if you struggle with anything. You just have to have the courage to ask for it.

Sources

https://chat.openai.com/c/872ca101-c947-49d8-a4a4-4cb649f81dc5

The Photos/vids I found on wpd/telegram/Google and reddit

MENTAL ILLNESSES MATTER

Have a great day y'all

↑ taken recently

NOTE: this is NOT the batman signal, just a simple bat outline

Spider Web

↑ taken sometime last year

Animal Scratch on the Ribs

↑ some small blood vessels can be seen under dermis

↑ scar is no longer hard and painful. pic was taken a few days ago.

This one was easily one of the most painful cuts i've done. healing was a huge pain too, inconvenient spot so the bandages kept sliding. during the early stages of scar healing, when i would get cold, these would tighten and if i bent to the side it would be so tight..not so much the case anymore thankfully

I'm aware that these aren't perfect, i never expected them to be. It's hard to do on yourself without proper tools and skill.

These were for art purposes, not self harm. It is in the self harm category bc it fits best here.

would def get the first one myself

(added a few more)

Kim carlsson is the lead singer and cofounder of the Swedish band, “lifelover” and a few other musical projects. Heavy to note, lifelover. Formed in 2005, it became a band that has inspired many artists, and many bands attempted to recreate what lifelover had. Kim Carlsson became known for self mutilating and bleeding on stage.

Kim in 2005 with large slashes across his arm

DSBM

Lifelover is a DSBM (Depressive suicidal black metal) band that emphasizes emotions, a lot of desperate sounding vocals, it was a very emotion based release in music. Melancholic and revolve around solitude, grief, and depression. Many of the DSBM bands have been known for their very obviously depressing music, but another thing, they also often revolve around selfharm or suicide. Many DSBM bands have selfharm related lyrics, album covers, or even selfharmed on stage.

Click here if you want a basic introduction to DSBM and its history, popular bands and more.

Kim Carlsson's self mutilation

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Bonus, graphic images, including hypodermis cuts on back of Erotik casette

Tatbir, also known as Zanjeer Zani or Qama Zani, is a tradition by Shia Muslims where they would hit themselves with swords or whip themselves with chains or knife-whips until and sometimes even after they lacerate themselves deeply and sometimes get sword carvings into their scalp and skull in order to remember and feel the pain that the Shia Muslim prophet Husayn ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib (Arabic: الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ), the grandson of Mohammed, felt during the battle of Karbala on October 10, 680 (Or, as according to the Muslim Hijri calendar, 10 Muharram, 61 AH). The battle resulted in the death of Husayn ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib, many of Husayn's family members taken prisoner, and the start of the second fitna by the Umayyad Caliphate's army led by Yazid ibn Mu'awiya ibn Abi Sufyan (Arabic: يزيد بن معاوية بن أبي سفيان).

This tradition isn't accepted in most of the Shia community, though the largest sector of Shia Islam (Twelver Shi'ism) practices it they don't always practice in the violent and bloody way as it's shown in many videos and pictures. It's actively contested by many Shia clerics, since self-harm is considered haram in Islam many modernist clerics deem the practice of tatbir as impermissible. But most religious authorities associate all forms of self-flagellation and blood-letting as ways to relate to painful deaths during the battle of Karbala by Husayn ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib and supporters. Many well known clerics including Ruhollah Khomeini and Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei state that it's permissible to practice tatbir, though a lot of clerics including Ali Khamenei and Naser Makarem Shirazi state that it is forbidden and unnecessary especially if it induces harm. Many Shias who celebrate and practice the tradition and don't want to cause immense harm to themselves instead beat on their chests or hit their heads with their bare hands instead of using swords or whips on themselves. Though some don't even recommend beating oneself and instead people like Iraqi sociologist Ibrahim al-Haidari and the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, called for the abandonment of how Tatbir is practiced and called for it to be replaced with Shias making blood donations. Many went along with this sentiment, an example would be how a man named Mohammad Mehdi Shamseddine established a blood bank in Najaf, Iraq to donate blood on Ashura day to patients who need it in replacement with regular Tatbir.

The tradition is always celebrated on October 10th, or 10 Muharram depending if you're using the Hijri calendar, and on the 40th day after Ashura which is known as Arba'een (Arabic: الأربعين), or in Persian as Chehelom (Persian: چهالم), which both literally translate to fortieth.

The tradition is celebrated and practiced all around the Middle East including Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Kuwait, Iran, Afghanistan (Though it has either remained underground or no one practices anymore due to the Taliban), Pakistan, and India. Iraq is the main country in the Middle East to have the largest congregation of people celebrating Tatbir almost every year. The tradition has moved into western countries as well, with Shias in western countries including the United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany. Though in the western countries many practice the harmful part in mosques or private residences, some do it in public or publicly yet secluded areas.

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Videos:

I also added some of the pictures they post of their anorexic bodies and scars!

None of these pictures belong to me.

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

Anorexia nervosa, also known as just anorexia, is an eating disorder. This disorder makes you obsess about your weight and food. If you have this problem, you may have a warped body image. You may see yourself as fat even though you have a very low body weight.

What are the symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa?

Food or weight-related symptoms can include:

Altered body image

Low body weight

Extreme fear of becoming fat

Excessive physical activity

Denial of hunger

Fixation with food preparation

Unusual eating behaviors

Physical symptoms can include:

Poor nutritional status

Dehydration

Being very thin

Stomach pain or bloating

Constipation

Lethargy or fatigue

Freezing all the time

Fine, downy body hair (called lanugo)

Dry or yellowish skin

Thinning hair

Hairloss

Sensitive teeth

Brittle nails

Fainting

Cramps

Emotional symptoms can include:

Withdrawal from social situations

Loss of interest in sex

Irritability

Mood changes

Depression

Pictures:

This post is NOT meant to 'glorify' anorexia nervosa. If you have this illness and these pictures trigger you in any way, talk to a trusted person, like a close friend or a therapist.

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ATTENTION

before you comment anything please know that NON of this is oc i don't do any self harm and enjoy !

This one is my favourite lmao

This post is going to be a little long but these are a collection of skinnings i did on my arm..yes i am seeking help, i will be going to and intensive out patient treatment and be getting a peer worker for support. i am in therapy and on meds, don't tell me i need help..i know i do and i am getting help

Section 1

progression

skin

breakdown of the different layers

serous fluid + plasma leakage

day 34 (fully healed) it's dry but not really tight

Section 2

link to the post where there is progression + skin pics

https://watchpeopledie.tv/h/selfharm/post/122999/arm-skinning-oc

fresh

51 days of healing

Section 3

fresh

skin

Section 4

progression

i initially wasn't expecting to do a skinning here, i was trying to avoid it but i underestimated how triggering having a square cut is

skin + skin jar

addition to it to satisfy the urges

skin

plan to add onto it to connect it to the other scar

finished result

skin

scar

Section 5

plan

finished results

skin

plan to connect it to the other scar

finished results

healing + slough debridment

information on slough and it's management

https://www.pcdsociety.org/resources/details/management-of-slough-in-diabetic-foot-wounds

Section 6

plan

the purple dot on the top wound is just scar tissue

finished results, i did cut the triangles out

skin

Section 7

plan

finished results

skin

Section 8

plan

finished results

skin

Section 9

plan..the skin spots haunted me, i had to take them out

finished results, these creep me tf out

skin + skin jar

Section 10

plan..only did one side but i expanded it

Section 11

plan

first cut, reached fascia and have an exposed blood vessel

progress i guess

skin

Section 12 - Completion of Section 10

progression

skin

Section 13

plan

finished

Section 14

completed

skin

Section 15

plans

progression

skin

Section 16 - Healing Updates + Miscellaneous

refilling my skin jar with 91% isopropyl alcohol

blood spill from sections 7, 12, and 14

These are not meant to be pretty, they are a result of my OCD/OCPD obsession of filling space and the goal was to make it a wall of scar tissue to quiet my mind..I am trying to stop but it is much easier said than done..and yes, i am officially diagnosed with both OCD/OCPD

The reason I save the skin is because I feel like I'm wasting it otherwise.

I will continue to update this post but here is a link to my public archive where you will see more like this and in general deep wounds: https://t.me/+CyaY519JM1FlOGYx

I am not attention seeking, I am simply sharing the harm I've done to myself as it fits the flair

Do not ask me what I use to self harm or what techniques I use and do not romanticize or glorify my harm

@puppy420 we need to do this to eachother

I believe the creator of this was also fwuzz.

nov. 30 i tried to off myself and I didnt get medical attention. I was sexually abused for 8yrs by my stepbrother from 8yrs old to 16yrs old. He r-worded me several times and groomed me into keeping quiet about it(threatening to shoot and hurt my dad bc he had a gun). He was 23 btw. He knew what he was doing and I asked him why, he said "because it felt good." He would often grope me when no one was looking. He would also make sexual comments about my body and show me porn videos. Before anyone tries to pull the "you must've been wearing something provocative" no.. I was wearing basketball shorts and an oversized t-shirt. He was arrested last year and is registered as a sex offender now. To this day my dad doesn't believe me and my stepmom says I was "asking for it" and "boys will be boys". I hope they both rot in hell for not protecting me from this man in their own house ^^

fully healed pic from today! I'm doing a-lot better now and I'm on meds and in therapy. Been clean for almost 2 months now ^^

(attempted a few days ago)