Ellie Dalziel has struggled with an eating disorder for over 30 years. The Mirror, out of the United Kingdom, published an interview with her in which she shares her struggles, and the sorrow of loosing her best friend to the same eating disorder which has controlled her life for so many years.

"Ellie's case is certainly extreme. She hasn't eaten at all for six years and hasn't had a proper meal for more than thirty."

Though Ellie's case is an extreme one, it is none-the-less a powerful reminder of just how damaging eating disorders can be. She hopes her story will serve as a warning to young girls who may be considering extreme measure like anorexia to control their weight.