Anorexia | Experiences of a Female Anorexic

Mackenzie Stroh is a recovered anorexic. John Searles is an editor for Cosmopolitan magazine.

Summary: Mackenzie Stroh nearly lost her life to anorexia. In the following selection, she describes her struggle with anorexia, which she traces back to when she was three years old. At that time, her parents were getting divorced and she somehow felt responsible. The divorce, combined with her inherent sensitivity and insecurity, triggered extreme compulsive behavior. Her obsession for control and perfectionism eventually lead Mackenzie to anorexia....

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