5. Pro Ana Pro-Ana has become almost a social movement among some girls. Some of these websites show images that depict skinny celebrities as âthinspirations,â images in which people can set a goal too. Some websites try to normalize anorexia try to normalize anorexia for people. Their website says âour website is to help those who are wanting to become anorexic, and for those who are feeling weakâ. Where âweakâ means caving into hunger and eating.
6. This image, taken off a pro ana website, shows what a lot of girls are actually going though. Pro ana websites have blogs and forums where girls can post comments. From my research I found that many people treat anorexia like it is their best friend because no one else understands them. However, they often are just exchanging tips and tricks on how to curve hunger.
7. Cult like Feel? Pro-Ana websites have sections about religion. These sections contain âprayers to Anaâ and they actually turn anorexia into a religion. Followers of âAnaâ (anorexia) who girls often turn into a goddess is worshiped. â People pray to Ana to make them skinny,â -Sara (msnbc.com) Girls wear red beaded bracelets to show their support for Ana.