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romanticizing ana

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1.5K views 8 replies 9 participants last post by  Grape Princess  
#1 ·
so from the start of my ed ive always thought of it as something aesthetic and i motivated myself by daydreaming, but recently ive been a mess, im b/ping most of the days, im trying to get back into ana since it was so much easier and obv i lost weight back then. im just curious what aesthetic/lifestyle you think of when romanticizing? (im fully aware that its so harmful but i cant help it, im not pushing it onto anyone if u find this triggering dont read it)
 
#2 ·
I miss seeing bones and miss the ability to restrict so much 🥺I’ve gained to a healthy weight mainly due to alcohol induced food binges. I think for me it literally is the safety and comfort of seeing and feeling myself as underweight and the fasting high I used to experience days of being on empty 😥
 
#3 ·
Personally for me, I always wanted to be that 'overworks themselves to the point they don't even remember to eat' type person. I used to be, and it wasn't ideal but I always strive to get it back.

The person always taking extra shifts, always studying or reading, and if they aren't doing that then they're cleaning or drinking coffee/energy drinks to keep them going because there's just 'not enough time to eat'.

Kinda the stereotypical 'ana' person, but I've always wanted to execute it in a way that it doesn't seem like I'm doing it on purpose lol
 
#4 ·
Personally for me, I always wanted to be that 'overworks themselves to the point they don't even remember to eat' type person. I used to be, and it wasn't ideal but I always strive to get it back.

The person always taking extra shifts, always studying or reading, and if they aren't doing that then they're cleaning or drinking coffee/energy drinks to keep them going because there's just 'not enough time to eat'.

Kinda the stereotypical 'ana' person, but I've always wanted to execute it in a way that it doesn't seem like I'm doing it on purpose lol
Totally relate to this!
It makes me feel so disciplined and I love the light, empty feeling you get
 
#5 ·
I hate feeling like this but i feel so free yk? but trapped just light ig, My family thinks im crazy because sometimes i don't have the energy to work out so i just listen to music and dance around my room i think it helps for me :)) makes me feel better
 
#9 ·
I usually think about wearing pretty clothes without feeling like they barely fit
Loose skirts
Loose dresses
Oversized sweaters

I don’t care if people know I starve myself on purpose, it actually makes it feel like an even bigger accomplishment to me. To look so petite and effortlessly cute in whatever I put on