Anorexia Nervosa : A Recovery Guide for Sufferers, Families and Friends (2)

The highly respected and widely known __Anorexia Nervosa: A Survival Guide for Sufferers and Friends__ was written in 1997. This long-awaited new edition builds on the work of the first book, providing essential new and updated research outcomes on anorexia nervosa. It offers a unique insight and guidance into the recovery process for those who suffer from an eating disorder as well as advice and information for their loved ones. Written collaboratively by both an expert in the field and someone with personal experience of eating disorders, this book offers exceptional understanding of the issues surrounding the illness. Divided into four sections, it includes: an outline of anorexia nervosa coping strategies for sufferers advice and information for families, carers and friends guidelines for professionals who are involved in the sufferer’s life. Families, friends, carers and professionals such as teachers and GPs are encouraged to read all sections in order to fully understand the illness. With an emphasis on collaboration and a layout that enables content to be referenced and read in any order, this book is an essential resource for anyone affected, directly or indirectly, by anorexia nervosa. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Table of Contents 6 About the authors 8 About the illustrator 10 Acknowledgements 12 Introduction 14 Section One: Anorexia nervosa: an overview 16 1. What is anorexia nervosa? 18 2. Avoid the blame game 24 3. Centuries of trying to understand food refusal 32 Section Two: For sufferers 42 4. Starting the recovery journey 44 5. Understanding your Self 58 6. The dangers of anorexia nervosa 68 7. Body composition and nutrition 77 8. Digging deeper: understanding personality patterns 83 9. Links in generations 96 10. Recovery is possible 99 Section Three: For families, carers and friends 106 11. Helping to eliminate the eating disorder 108 12. Pulling together as a family 127 13. Confronting the eating challenge 139 14. Recovery is more than gaining weight 153 Section Four: Guidelines for professionals 160 15. Guidelines for therapists and carers 162 16. The family doctor: making a diagnosis 166 17. Guidelines for school staff 169 18. Where to get support 176 Appendix 186 Index 189 This second edition builds on the work of the first book, providing essential new and updated research outcomes on anorexia nervosa. It offers an insight and guidance into the recovery process for those who suffer from an eating disorder as well as advice and information for their loved ones. Divided into four sections, it includes: an outline of anorexia nervosa; coping strategies for sufferers; advice and information for families, carers and friends; guidelines for professionals who are involved in the sufferer’s life