Poll: Should The Door Be Closed To Pro-Ana Sites?

There are arguments for both sides when it comes pro-ana websites and the role they play in eating disorders. Are they dangerous for the health and well-being of those with an eating disorder, those teetering on the border, and those struggling with recovery? Or, do they play an important role, offering positive support for some? Should the door be closed on sites that promote anorexia? What is your opinion? What is your experience?

Please participate in the poll located in the sidebar and share your opinion/experience. If you'd like to elaborate on your choices with an explanation or discussion, please feel free to do so in the comments of this post.
Thank you.
MrsM


Looking for an alternative to pro-ana sites? Check out We Bite Back: Post Pro-Ana Has Finally Arrived

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Eating Disorders Poll: My ED And My Marriage / Romantic Relationships

Please take a moment and share your experience with how your eating disorder affects your marriage /romantic relationships. Choose as many answers as apply. If you'd like to add more, please feel free to do so in the comments section of this post.
Thank you.
MrsM


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Eating Disorder Poll: Thanksgiving Day Feelings

While so many happily look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving Day with their family and friends, how does it affect your feelings? Please take a moment to participate in the poll located in the sidebar and share your feelings with others.
Thank you.

This poll is closed. Thanks to all who participated.

Poll Results:
Eating Disorders and Thanksgiving Day Feelings

Anxious	71 (63%)
Fearful	53 (47%)
Grateful	18 (16%)
Afraid I'll Relapse	22 (19%)
Afraid ED will B discovered	25 (22%)
Happy 2 B with loved 1s	22 (19%)
Indifferent	12 (10%)
Afraid I'll binge	63 (56%)
Afraid I'll purge	39 (35%)
Not attending TG dinner	12 (10%)
Preparing TG dinner	15 (13%)
Attending TG dinner	44 (39%)
In recovery	40 (36%)
Not in recovery	24 (21%)

Votes: 111


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Eating Disorders Poll: Were You Exposed To Disordered Eating Behaviors and/or Body Image Issues?

Were you exposed to disordered eating behaviors or body image issues as a child, teenager, or adult? Did this shape your own relationship with food and/or your body?
Please take a moment to participate in the poll in the sidebar and share your experience on these issues.
Thank you.
MrsM.

Completed Poll Results:

I was exposed to disordered eating behaviors and/or body image issues by... (choose all that apply. BI-body image)
votes 104

	Mother	55 (52%)
	Father	26 (25%)
	Grandmother	17 (16%)
	Grandfather	5 (4%)
	Sister	25 (24%)
	Brother	11 (10%)
	Aunt	15 (14%)
	Uncle	6 (5%)
	Close Adult	13 (12%)
	Friend	53 (50%)
	Other	19 (18%)
	None	13 (12%)
	Exposed as a Child	54 (51%)
	Exposed as a Teen	71 (68%)
	Exposed as an Adult	32 (30%)
	Continuing Exposure	51 (49%)
	To ED behaviors	60 (57%)
	To BI Issues	56 (53%)
	I have an ED	72 (69%)
	I don't have an ED	14 (13%)
	I have BI Issues	66 (63%)
	I don't have BI issues	5 (4%)
	In Recovery	46 (44%)
	Not In Recovery	26 (25%)
	I am Male	4 (3%)
	I am Female	96 (92%)

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Eating Disorders And Seasonal Changes: Polls

Do the seasons affect your Eating Disorder in any way? Please take a moment to participate in the 2 polls located in the sidebar (one below the other) and share your experience. Choose all that apply.

*If the polls are lacking answers you feel you'd like to add, please feel free to add them in the comment section of this post.

Thank you.
MrsM


Completed Poll Results:

Do The Seasons Affect Your Eating Disorder? How has the arrival of spring made you feel? (choose all that apply) * please see additional related poll below
votes: 47

Yes, somewhat	12 (25%)
Yes, very much so	18 (38%)
Not that I've noticed	3 (6%)
Not at all	3 (6%)
Sometimes	10 (21%)
For the better	9 (19%)
For the worse	14 (29%)
I feel empowered	3 (6%)
I feel optimistic	9 (19%)
I feel anxious	16 (34%)
I feel renewed	7 (14%)
I feel depressed	15 (31%)
I feel hopeful	12 (25%)
I feel desperate	11 (23%)
I feel stronger	6 (12%)
I feel weaker	11 (23%)
I am bulimic	14 (29%)
anorexic	15 (31%)
compulsive overeater	8 (17%)
EDNOS	13 (27%)
Combination of EDs	14 (29%)

Which Season Makes You Feel Better/Worse? (choose all that apply)
votes: 43

Best in SPRING	17 (39%)
Best in SUMMER	9 (20%)
Best in FALL	12 (27%)
Best in WINTER	9 (20%)
Worse in SPRING	4 (9%)
Worse in SUMMER	20 (46%)
Worse in FALL	6 (13%)
Worse in Winter	15 (34%)

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Eating Disorders: Art Therapy Poll

Have you tried art therapy to help you in your recovery or are you considering giving it a try? Was it/is it a useful tool or was it not something you found helpful? Please take a moment and share you experience by participating in the poll in the sidebar.

Would you like to have your ED Art and/or your experience with it featured here, on Weighing The Facts? If so please email me at mrsmenopausal@yahoo.com.

Thank you for participating.

Completed Poll Results:

Have You Used Art Therapy To Aid Your Recovery?
(choose all that apply)
Votes: 57

Yes, in therapy	20 (35%)
Yes, on my own	20 (35%)
It's helped me	26 (45%)
I didn't like it	7 (12%)
I do it regularly	8 (14%)
No, never	10 (17%)
Don't want to try it	4 (7%)
Know someone it helps	6 (10%)
Others' art helps me	9 (15%)
Love it	14 (24%)
I doodle in my journal	22 (38%)
Thinking about trying it	3 (5%)
I find it triggering	6 (10%)
Uninterested	2 (3%)
Yes, recently	14 (24%)
Yes, a long time ago	10 (17%)

*See more poll results here.

See also:
The Use Of Art Therapy In The Treatment Of Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders And Art Therapy
Relapse Prevention: Eating Disorder Recovery

Poll: The New Year And Your Eating Disorder

How Does The Arrival Of A New Year Make You Feel About Recovery And Your Eating Disorder?

New Year's brings with it different emotions for different people. Some view it as new beginning and find strength and encouragement in the possibilities it holds. Others feel remorse for the year that has passed and the opportunities that slipped through their fingers. Some feel neither encouraged or remorseful. How do you feel about your recovery and/or eating disorder with the arrival of the new year? If you'd like to participate in the poll it is located in the sidebar.

If the poll is lacking words you find important to your Recovery and /or Eating Disorder please feel free to add them in the comment section of this post.

Completed Poll Results:

How does the Arrival of a New Year make you feel about recovery and/or your eating disorder? (choose all that apply):
votes:77

Hopeful 32 (41%)

Renewed 16 (20%)

Fearful 25 (32%)

Anxious 29 (37%)

Excited 11 (14%)

Angry 8 (10%)

Depressed 22 (28%)

Strengthened 12 (15%)

Ready to try again 22 (28%)

Stressed 21 (27%)

Encouraged 6 (7%)

Pressured 24 (31%)

Inspired 13 (16%)

Despondent 2 (2%)

Proud of my recovery 10 (12%)

Hopeless 14 (18%)

Thrilled 5 (6%)

Nervous 30 (38%)

It has no meaning to me 6 (7%)

I'm not in recovery 11 (14%)

I'm in recovery 17 (22%)

I want to recover 31 (40%)

I don't want to recover 21 (27%)


The results of additional completed polls can be seen here.

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Poll: What Was The Inspiration That Caused You To Seek Recovery From Your Eating Disorder?

Please see sidebar for the poll, "What Was The Inspiration That Caused You To Seek Recovery From Your ED?"

The poll options are limited so if you have chosen "other," would like to add answers, elaborate on your answers, and/or discuss what led you to seek recovery please feel free to do so in the comment section of this post.

Thank you.

Completed Poll Results:

What Was The Inspiration That Caused You To Seek Recovery From Your ED? (choose all that apply)

ED treatment center	4 (11%)
Therapy	7 (19%)
Support of family	8 (22%)
Support of friend(s)	9 (25%)
Loss of friend(s) to ED	2 (5%)
Loss of family member to ED	1 (2%)
Fear of consequences	10 (27%)
Health issues	12 (33%)
Health concerns	13 (36%)
Severe illness	4 (11%)
Helping another with recovery	3 (8%)
Following the recovery of another	2 (5%)
Alternative medicine/methods	2 (5%)
Medication	3 (8%)
Art Therapy	1 (2%)
Meditation	2 (5%)
Hair loss	5 (13%)
Fear of dying	6 (16%)
Self-discovery	10 (27%)
ED awareness	8 (22%)
Support group	2 (5%)
Intervention	5 (13%)
I cant remember	0 (0%)
I'm trying but not inspired	4 (11%)
Other (please see below poll)	2 (5%)
I'm not in recovery	5 (13%)
I don't want recovery	4 (11%)

Votes: 36

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Poll: My Recovery, One Word At A Time

What words help define your experience with your ED Recovery? In the sidebar you will find an anonymous poll, My Recovery, One Word At A time, where you can share your words with others who are also in recovery from their ED, and help those that aren't in recovery (or are attempting to recover) to relate and better understand.

If the list is missing words that are important to you and your experience please feel free to share them in the comment section to this post.


Participation is always greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Completed Poll Results:

My Recovery, One Word At A Time (choose as many words as you feel relate to your ED recovery).
Votes: 26

					Joy 8 (30%) Freedom 11(42%)
					Security 3 (11%)
					Identity 12 (46%)
					Elusive 4 (15%)
					Community 4 (15%)
					Fear 17 (65%)
					Difficult 20 (76%)
					Fleeting 3 (11%)
					Enduring 3 (11%)
					Happy 6 (23%)
					Anxiety 14 (53%)
					Support 10 (38%)
					Affirming 6 (23%)
					Effortless 0 (0%)
					Failing 12 (46%)
					Attempting 12 (46%)
					Succeeding 6 (23%)
					Desired 15 (57%)
					Unwanted 5 (19%)
					Renewed 5 (19%)
					Unnecessary 2 (7%)
					Assisted 4 (15%)
					Monitored 5 (19%)
					Depressing 10 (38%)
					Inspired 7 (26%)
					Considering 3 (11%)
					Unassisted 2 (7%)
					Panic 10 (38%)
					Apprehensive 9 (34%)
					Scary 15 (57%)
					Amazing 12 (46%)

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Poll: My Eating Disorder, One Word At A Time

What words help define your experience with your Eating Disorder? In the sidebar you will find an anonymous poll, My Eating Disorder, One Word At A time, where you can share your words with others who also suffer with an ED, and help those that don't to better understand.

If the list is missing words that are important to you and your experience please feel free to share them in the comment section.

If you are in recovery or seeking recovery, please check back. Upon the completion of this poll will be a similar poll about your recovery.

Participation is always greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Completed Poll Results:

My Eating Disorder, One Word At A Time (choose as many words as you feel fit your views, feelings, and experience, with your ED, excluding recovery).

Votes: 65

Desperation	43 (66%)
Hopelessness	47 (72%)
Fear	39 (60%)
Anger	42 (64%)
Shame	52 (80%)
Embarrassment	42 (64%)
Worthlessness	44 (67%)
Perfection	25 (38%)
Hunger	33 (50%)
Loneliness	47 (72%)
Rage	19 (29%)
Dishonesty	40 (61%)
Superiority	24 (36%)
Belonging	15 (23%)
Community	10 (15%)
Beauty	22 (33%)
Bones	31 (47%)
Achievement	38 (58%)
Thinspiration	21 (32%)
Control	42 (64%)
Love	15 (23%)
Doom	15 (23%)
Temporary	9 (13%)
Dieting	23 (35%)
Controlled	22 (33%)
Defeated	29 (44%)
Bloated	29 (44%)
Disgusted	50 (76%)
Powerless	41 (63%)

Would you like to share your experience with how shame relates to your eating disorder to be included in an upcoming post here at Weighing The Facts?



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