The Upside of Being Down - The Life of a Teen with Anorexia (Paperback)

The Upside of Being Down shows the winding paths that are the thoughts that go through one's mind, and the debilitating symptoms that come alight with Anorexia Nervosa. Anorexia Nervosa is an illness misunderstood by many. At first glance it is seen as a trivial call for attention, but it is so much more. The Upside of Being Down is a memoir of a teenage survivor of Anorexia written in order to destigmatize this illness so that many more can be treated. Only one in ten sufferers will seek treatment because many people don't conceptualize what eating disorders truly encompass. What may come as a surprise to many, is that weight and looks are the most insignificant part of this illness. Through medical appointments and unique experiences, Carolina recounts the thoughts and actions that built up her diagnosis within The Upside of Being Down. Much like navigating unknown seas, Carolina writes about surviving an illness that is entirely abstract and has no simple way out, while also advocating for eating disorder awareness to encourage families and people who are on the verge of giving up.

General

Imprint:	Morgan James Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2020
Authors:	Carolina Mejia Rodriguez
Foreword by:	Dr. Lee Ee-Lian
Dimensions:	203 x 127 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	166
ISBN-13:	978-1-64279-731-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > Mental health services Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Specific disorders & therapies > Eating disorders & therapy Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with eating disorders Books > Biography > General
LSN:	1-64279-731-6
Barcode:	9781642797312

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