An anorexic teenager has outlived the two weeks doctors claimed she would survive. Charlotte Amos fought anorexia for six years eating only fruit and chewing gum, less than 50 calories daily. The seventeen year old from Devon has made news to encourage reinforcement on anorexia sufferers as she claims she only survived after being banned from ballet for fainting. Amos' parents told their daughter could return if she attempted to gain weight and through her love of dance she found this a reason to save her self. Charlotte claims 'for me to realise that i may never have danced again was heartbreaking- I had no energy but it was all i wanted to do, that's when i knew it was time to change.'
I think the Daily Mirror were right in publishing this story as it could really help people that find themselves in a similar condition. The article was written sensitively and I think has the potential to be very encouraging.
Well done Biggles, I think this topic is very good as it highlights a particular 'issue' within the media that is not often spoken about. Very good case study.
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