Thin

For those with eating disorders the desire to become thin becomes a compulsion. It becomes symbolic of perfection, and in perfection the problems that are really contributing to the eating disorder in their minds, will suddenly disappear. Treatment is scary and it is hard. It's someone coming in and telling them that how they make themselves feel better is wrong and it robs them of something that is seen as achievable means to happiness. 'If I just get thin I'll be happy.' I'm sure many women who don't have eating disorders have thought this, have said this, have believed this. Since when did size equate happiness? This documentary sheds a very garish light on the underplayed and highly idealized affects that eating disorders actually have on a person's mental and physical health. All parts are on youtube and its worth the watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZm2g9FLrGA