When Dr. Phil met with 38-year-old Kathy earlier this summer, she was down to just 68 pounds, and her prospects for survival looked grim. Dr. Phil demanded that she check into a hospital immediately, where she was given only a 10 percent chance of survival.

"I haven't seen her since I insisted that she get to the hospital in July. I'm happy to report that since my visit, Kathy has undergone intense therapy at an inpatient treatment center called Castlewood. She has gained over 20 pounds," Dr. Phil announces proudly.

Kathy gives a summary of her struggle. "When Dr. Phil came to the hospital to visit me, he told me if I didn't get a hold of things, I would be dead in six weeks," she remembers. "When I first got to Castlewood, I was really upset about a lot of things and I was really scared."

"She's been amazing. She's been incredibly courageous," says one counselor with a smile.

Kathy has been taking it one day at a time, but sees a definite change. "I feel I've made progress at Castlewood. Some of the main things I focused on was being happy, spending less time alone and having friends," she reports.