>I originally didn't post this thread because I didn't think I
>should lend this thread any shred of credibility. The pure
>ignorance of a deadly disease that afflicts so many men and
>women, frankly, appalled me. If the original poster knew
>anything about the etiology of anorexia nervosa she would know
>that the lack of eating was only a "symptom" of the disorder
>and "not the disorder." The self-professed pseudo-historian is
>also incorrect in other areas. It is certainly not a new
>disease. There were cases dating as far back as 1689 as
>described by Richard Morton in "A Nervous Consumption" and in
>1873 by Sir William Gill and Charles Laségue.
>
>It is wonderful that there is slightly better treatment and
>much more recognition of this (obviously) very misunderstood
>disorder. Unfortunately, there are still people who believe
>that it is all about food. I only have two words for
>you..."Get educated" for your sake and others. Your lack of
>knowledge is a danger to those afflicted.
>
>Now, back to my original purpose of this post... Maria
>Katherine, Shelley, LeslieMarie, Sparrow, Honeybunch, Nancy...
>and anyone who has ever suffered from any eating disorder
>(including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, overeating
>and compulsive eating)......my hopes and prayers for a
>continued, ongoing and safe recovery.
>
>Cyberhugs,
>Robin
Thanks Robin, not only for the sweet sentiment, but for adding to what I said earlier, that EDs have been around for centuries, a concept that was dismissed out of hand as "utterly ridiculous" by the OP. x(
Sparrow
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
