Anorexia Nervosa A Guide to Recovery

Co-written by an expert on eating disorders and a woman who recovered from the disease, this guide offers effective steps to recovery, answers to commonly asked questions, a list of resources, and dietary information.

Acknowledgments

x

(3)

Introduction

xiii

Chapter 1. Questions Most Often Asked

17

(46)

What is anorexia nervosa?

17

(3)

Who gets anorexia?

20

(3)

Why do people become anorexic?

23

(6)

How do I know if I have an eating disorder?

29

(2)

Is anorexia dangerous?

31

(4)

What thoughts and feelings are associated with it?

35

(4)

What role does exercise play?

39

(2)

Is anorexia related to sexual trauma?

41

(4)

What special issues are faced by males?

45

(2)

How does anorexia affect relationships?

47

(3)

Do people recover from anorexia?

50

(3)

How long does it take to get better?

53

(2)

Can medication help in recovery?

55

(2)

Will I need professional help?

57

(3)

When is hospitalization necessary?

60

(1)

What if don't always want to get better?

61

(2)

Chapter 2. Monika's Story

63

(26)

Chapter 3. Where to Start

89

(7)

Choose Life

89

(2)

Willingness and Courage

91

(1)

Listen to Your Inner Voice

92

(4)

Chapter 4. Get Support

96

(14)

Professional Help: The Treatment Team

97

(9)

Family and Loved Ones

106

(2)

Other Support

108

(2)

Chapter 5. What Has Worked for Many

110

(42)

Get to Know Yourself

111

(3)

Journal Writing

114

(3)

Identify Goals

117

(2)

Challenge Your Cultural Influences

119

(4)

Have Compassion

123

(2)

Change Your Mind

125

(4)

Feel Your Feelings

129

(2)

Be Gentle with Your Pain

131

(2)

Body Image Work

133

(3)

Relaxation

136

(3)

Strengthen Your Boundaries

139

(2)

Cultivate Healthy Relationships

141

(3)

Spiritual Pursuits

144

(2)

Let Go

146

(3)

Express Yourself

149

(1)

Focus on Recovery

150

(2)

Chapter 6. Healthy Eating and Healthy Weight

152

(11)

Set Point and Metabolism

153

(1)

Healthy Eating: Where to Begin

154

(3)

Getting Past Food Fears

157

(6)

Chapter 7. How to Stay Committed

163

(8)

Ambivalence

164

(1)

Slips and Setbacks

165

(1)

Relapse

166

(3)

Holding onto Hope

169

(2)

Chapter 8. A Guide for Parents and Loved Ones

171

(8)

Resources

179

(4)

Bibliography

183

(3)

About the Authors

186

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