ana

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   she whispered to me "start counting your calories."
so i'd count and i'd count. and id eat less and less.
   i loved the way it made me feel.
i googled "side affects of starving yourself?"
   euphoria.
i ignored the hair loss, declining mental health, death.
   it's like a drug, she whispered.
and god, i was so addicted.
   always cold,
but the kilos dropped.
   always tired,
but i was getting skinny.
   always dizzy,
but he would like me soon.
   looking at the scale number dropping made me proud.
all i can say is ana, she's my bestfriend.

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