Are anorexic females clueless, in denial, or just plain frauds?

Are anorexic females clueless, in denial, or just plain frauds?
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There is just power in numbers. Most likely these women feel comfortable saying things that they might otherwise only think to themselves, when they believe there are others who will understand their thoughts. Also, there is a culture among those with eating disorders that focuses on “thinspiration,” which is more or less visual or verbal encouragement to keep losing weight.
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