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Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with eating disorders
This encyclopedia offers a variety of resources for readers
interested in learning more about eating disorders, including
hundreds of reference entries, interviews, scholarly debates, and
case studies. While many people may reflexively imagine an anorexic
or bulimia teenage girl upon being asked to think about eating
disorders, eating disorders are a form of mental illness that can
take many forms and affect individuals of all genders, ages, and
ethnic backgrounds. In fact, an estimated eight million people in
the United States struggle with an eating disorder, making eating
disorders one of the most prevalent forms of mental illness in
America. This two-volume encyclopedia comprehensively examines
eating disorders as the forms they can take; their causes and
potential complications; and how they can best be treated and
prevented. It also examines the influence had by cultural factors
such as the fashion industry, television and movies, and social
media. More than just a simple A-to-Z reference, Eating Disorders:
Understanding Causes, Controversies, and Treatment also includes
valuable features such as Q&A interviews with those affected by
and working to combat eating disorders, case studies, scholarly
essays that voice opinions in key debates, and a directory of
resources for individuals seeking help. Reflects recent changes in
approaches to eating disorders brought about by the publication of
the latest edition of the DSM Explores key issues related to eating
disorders and models critical thinking and argument construction in
the Controversies and Debates section Offers insights from a
variety of perspectives expounded upon in interviews with scholars,
eating disorder professionals, patients, and family members Gives
readers a "real world" look at the many ways eating disorders can
manifest and progress in the Case Illustrations section
"An indispensable resource for women of all ages, this is a guide
to help us better connect to ourselves, to value ourselves, to love
ourselves, and ultimately, to be ourselves." --Chelsea Clinton
Positive body image isn't believing your body looks good; it is
knowing your body is good, regardless of how it looks. How do you
feel about your body? Have you ever stayed home from a social
activity or other opportunity because of concern about how you
looked? Have you ever passed judgment on someone because of how
they looked or dressed? Have you ever had difficulty concentrating
on a task because you were self-conscious about your appearance?
Our beauty-obsessed world perpetuates the idea that happiness,
health, and ability to be loved are dependent on how we look, but
authors Lindsay and Lexie Kite offer an alternative vision. With
insights drawn from their extensive body image research, Lindsay
and Lexie--PhDs and founders of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined (and
also twin sisters!)--lay out an action plan that arms you with the
skills you need to reconnect with your whole self and free yourself
from the constraints of self-objectification. From media
consumption to health and fitness to self-reflection and
self-compassion, Lindsay and Lexie share powerful and practical
advice that goes beyond "body positivity" to help readers develop
body image resilience--all while cutting through the empty promises
sold by media, advertisers, and the beauty and weight-loss
industries. In the process, they show how facing your feelings of
body shame or embarrassment can become a catalyst for personal
growth.
Eating can be a source of great pleasure--or deep distress. If
you've picked up this book, chances are you're looking for tools to
transform your relationship with food. Grounded in dialectical
behavior therapy (DBT), this motivating guide offers a powerful
pathway to change. Drs. Debra L. Safer, Sarah Adler, and Philip C.
Masson have translated their proven, state-of-the-art treatment
into a compassionate self-help resource for anyone struggling with
bingeing and other types of "stress eating." You will learn to:
*Identify your emotional triggers. *Cope with painful or
uncomfortable feelings in new and healthier ways. *Gain awareness
of urges and cravings without acting on them. *Break free from
self-judgment and other traps. *Practice specially tailored
mindfulness techniques. *Make meaningful behavior changes, one
doable step at a time. Vivid examples and stories help you build
each DBT skill. Carefully crafted practical tools (you can download
and print additional copies as needed) let you track your progress
and fit the program to your own needs. Finally, freedom from
out-of-control eating--and a happier future--are in sight. Mental
health professionals, see also the related treatment manual,
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Binge Eating and Bulimia, by Debra
L. Safer, Christy F. Telch, and Eunice Y. Chen.
Do you struggle with Ana (anorexia) or have a difficult
relationship with food and body image? Emotional Freedom Techniques
(EFT) have the potential to transform your life and put you on the
path to recovery. Here, honest diary extracts relay Kim Marshall's
own struggles with anorexia and bulimia, including time spent in a
residential treatment centre, and how she discovered EFT and
learned to quiet the negative voices that were blocking her
recovery. Now fully-recovered and a certified EFT practitioner, Kim
explains how to use the approach as a self-help tool. Including
easy-to-follow EFT scripts and positive mantras to help you stay on
the path to recovery, Kim explains how to use EFT to help overcome
denial and fears about recovery from anorexia. This candid account
of recovery from eating disorders shows how it is possible to deal
with underlying emotional issues and achieve a more positive
mindset.
'I'm just a nitwit girl who's sort-of stumbling through life
learning that we all have our own roads to walk - but that it's
still valuable, and rather lovely, to hear about other people's
journeys . . . ' Growing up in an online age, becoming an internet
sensation with half a million followers on her YouTube Channel,
Irish girl Melanie Murphy's journey has been far from ordinary.
Here, in her first book, she shares the ups and downs of her life.
From dealing with online bullying, to living with anxiety and
eating disorders to coping with acne and coming to terms with her
sexuality, Melanie shows us how through difficult times we can
learn the most about ourselves. And that, by learning to value and
love ourselves, we can overcome whatever life throws at us.
Increasing numbers of children and young people are presenting for
treatment of an eating disorder, but there are many different types
and they are often confused, making it difficult to know what
support to offer. This easy-to-read guide presents all the vital
information on a range of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa,
bulimia nervosa, selective eating, and avoidant and restrictive
intake disorders. Each eating disorder is clearly defined, making
it easy to draw distinctions between them. The book covers their
origins, characteristics and typical development, letting teachers
and parents know what signs to look out for. There is practical
advice on how to help young people, strategies for overcoming
common difficulties, as well as information on available
treatments. Vignettes feature throughout to help teachers and
parents apply knowledge to real-life situations. This is an
essential resource for teachers and parents of children and young
people with eating disorders.
Purge is a beautifully crafted memoir that has a Girl, Interrupted
feel. In this raw and engaging account of her months in rehab,
Nicole Johns documents her stay in a residential treatment facility
for eating disorders. Her prose is lucid and vivid, as she
seamlessly switches verb tenses and moves through time. She
unearths several important themes: body image and sexuality, sexual
assault and relationships, and the struggle to piece together one's
path in life. While other books about eating disorders and
treatment may sugarcoat the harsh realities of living with and
recovering from an eating disorder, Purge does not hold back. The
author presents an honest, detailed account of her experience with
treatment, avoiding the cliched happily-ever-after ending while
still offering hope to those who struggle with eating disorders, as
well as anyone who has watched a loved one fight to recover from an
eating disorder. Purge sends a message: though the road may be
rough, ultimately there is hope.
This primer on anorexia and bulimia is aimed directly at patients
and the people who care about them. Written in simple,
straightforward language by two experts in the field, it describes
the symptoms and warning signs of eating disorders, explains their
presumed causes and complexities, and suggests effective
treatments. The book includes: * guidance about what to expect and
look for in the assessment and treatment process; * emphasis on the
critical role of psychotherapy and family therapy in recovery; *
explanation of how anorexia and bulimia differ in their origins and
manifestations; * information on males with eating disorders and
how they are similar to and different from female patients; * a
separate chapter for health care professionals who are not
specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with
eating disorders; * up-to-date readings, Internet sites, and
professional organizations in the United States and in Europe.
Beating anorexia is much more than a physical process. To overcome
the mental and social challenges in recovery, you will need
motivation, strength and a positive new mindset. Having recovered
from disordered eating herself, health psychologist Nicola Davies
has developed an individual-focused plan that will help make
recovery seem less overwhelming, and provide you with the skills
you need to get better and stay well in the long-term. With
workbook style exercises, this book will help you to identify the
underlying causes of your anorexia, focusing on building your
emotional wellbeing and confidence before giving tips on how you
can make positive changes to your thinking and behaviour.
Innovative and approachable, it will enable you to find the best
way for you to recover your health and wellbeing.
I Can Beat Obesity! is not just about losing weight. It is about
changing your psychological mindset and finding the drive and
strength to improve your health. Having recovered from disordered
eating herself, Nicola Davies recognises that beating obesity is
not about fad diets and yo-yoing weight, but about your
psychological motivation, confidence and skills to both lose weight
and prevent relapse in the long term. The workbook style exercises
will help you to develop key self-help tools for overcoming
obesity. Focussing on building your emotional wellbeing in areas
such as self-worth, confidence and working towards goals before
making changes to diet, this will be an essential companion on the
path to maintaining control of your weight and recovering your
health and wellbeing.
Tennie McCarty, herself a recovered overeater, food addict and
bulimic, believes that food addiction is a physical and mental
problem with a spiritual solution. Here, she offers practical
solutions and a step-by-step programme that teaches you how to let
go of the bad feelings that have imprisoned you and the
never-ending cycle of diets, binges, negative behaviour and broken
promises.
Many people with an eating disorder also suffer from low
self-esteem, depression and anxiety. Eating disorders such an
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia are maladaptive coping mechanisms, and
recovery requires the learning of new, healthy coping skills. One
Life is a positive and inspirational first person account of one
girl's path to recovery. The book boldly details her eleven-week
stay in a residential eating disorder clinic - showing her progress
from near-death on admission to a full recovery on departure. Each
of the 11 chapters of the book deals with a week of her stay there,
and opens with a positive coping strategy, and advice as to how and
when to use it. Encouraging readers that a setback is nothing more
than a challenge to be overcome, this inspirational book will help
people at all stages of recovery from an eating disorder, as well
as their families, and the psychologists, psychotherapists,
counsellors, social workers and other health professionals who work
with them.
People living with eating disorders find it hard to take the step
of choosing recovery, often because the disorder has developed as a
way of `coping' with problems or stresses in the their life. This
book outlines new and positive ways of dealing with eating
disorders for people living with eating disorders and their
families. A practical workbook written by someone who has lived
with eating disorder, it provides advice and strategies to aid
understanding and to help the reader to gain control of their
illness. Anna Paterson leads the reader through easy-to-use
therapeutic exercises, such as describing the pros and cons of an
illness, writing a farewell letter to it, and using role-reversal
scenarios to get a new perspective on their attitude to eating. She
emphasizes the importance of taking things at your own pace and in
the final section of the book provides a set of diet plans
specifically designed for anorexics, bulimics and compulsive
overeaters. This book will be valued by people living with eating
disorders and their families, and also the psychologists and
psychotherapists, counsellors, health professionals and social
workers who work with them.
Gives an overview of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, including symptoms, warning signs, ways of detection, and treatment.
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