Kelly was 30 years old and her life was consumed by her eating disorder, which had started 15 years earlier. Eating disorders are becoming more common among women 30 and older, and many of them have had the disorder since they were teenagers.

"When Kelly started going to group therapy, she was with younger girls. It made her feel bad to be reminded of how at that age, she felt invincible to the effects of eating disorders. 'I was like "Look what happens. Do you want it to follow you?"', she said."

Women in their 30s are more likely to take responsibility for their eating disorder, and many in the medical community hope younger sufferers will follow their lead. The sooner responsibility is taken, the sooner treatment and recovery can begin. Source: Charlotte (NC) Observer

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