My Weight Is No Burden

Charlene becomes obsessed with her weight and wants to be as thin as a model. She eats little, throws up after meals, and loses 20 pounds. When she regains the weight, she becomes depressed and contemplates suicide. But through therapy, Charlene comes to accept herself as she is.
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