Dying to Be Thin : Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia--A Practical, Lifesaving Guide

In a society that favours a slim body image, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are on the increase. This authoritative and compassionate guide gives families, friends and sufferers themselves the help they need. An updated edition of the essential guide by two prominent eating disorder specialists. In a society that favors a slim body image, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are an ongoing risk—and not only for teenage girls. Written by two experts in the field, this authoritative, compassionate guide gives families, friends, and sufferers the help they need, covering: How people get hooked on the binge-purge cycle The invisible causes of eating disorders The medical effects of anorexia and bulimia Why eating disorders can be missed by parents, teachers, and friends How to heal through both self-help and professional help “Lively, inspirational, and full of firsthand accounts.” —Shape A book on how to understand and defeat anorexia nervosa and bulimia.