Bulimia A Guide to Recovery

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ISBN: 9780936077512 | 0936077514
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Copyright: 11/1/2010

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Bulimia is a complex problem with intricate roots, and recovery is best accomplished with sound information, specific tasks, and the support of others. All of that is provided in this completely revised and updated guidebook, which includes:

Introduction	p. xvii
Understanding Bulimia
Questions Most Often Asked about Bulimia
What is bulimia?	p. 25
How many people have bulimia?	p. 27
How is bulimia related to other eating disorders?	p. 28
Why do people become bulimic?	p. 32
Why are bulimics mainly women?	p. 38
Do men have bulimia?	p. 41
How in bulimia related to sexual trauma?	p. 43
How does bulimia affect my relationships?	p. 46
What is a typical binge?	p. 48
What are the medical dangers?	p. 50
What thoughts and feelings are associated with bulimia?	p. 53
What other behaviors do bulimics share?	p. 56
How do I know if I have bulimia?	p. 57
How long does it take to get better?	p. 58
Can medication help in recovery?	p. 60
How do I learn to eat normally?	p. 62
If I quit purging, will I gain weight?	p. 64
How do I choose a therapist?	p. 65
What can I do to help someone who has bulimia?	p. 68
What can be done to prevent eating disorders?	p. 69
Eat Without Fear: A True Story of Recovery from Bulimia
Beginning	p. 74
Living with a Habit	p. 81
Marriage with a Secret life	p. 83
Shift in Focus	p. 86
Turning Point	p. 90
Ending the Behavior	p. 92
Lasting Recovery	p. 97
Overcoming Bulimia
Getting Started
Deciding to Stop	p. 103
Things to do Instead of Bingeing	p. 106
Setting Reasonable Goals	p. 109
Getting Support	p. 111
Family Support	p. 116
Encouragement: Why Get Better?	p. 122
Professional Treatment
Individual Therapy	p. 126
Types of Therapy	p. 129
Inpatient and Outpatient Care	p. 133
Medical and Dental Exams	p. 135
Tools for Recovery: What Has Worked for Many
Looking Beyond the Symptoms	p. 138
Trusting the Process	p. 139
Journal Writing	p. 141
Taking Time for Relaxation and Meditation	p. 145
Practicing Mindfulness	p. 148
Being Authentic	p. 150
Expressing Yourself	p. 153
Thinking Positively	p. 156
Visualization	p. 161
Feeling Your Feelings	p. 163
Improving Body Image	p. 165
Cultivating Relationships	p. 175
Finding Your Purpose	p. 180
Pursuing Spirituality	p. 183
Handling Setbacks and Preventing Relapse	p. 186
Healthy Weight, Eating, and Exercise
Healthy Weight	p. 189
Healthy Eating	p. 195
Healthy Exercise	p. 209
Advice for Loved Ones
General Suggestions	p. 214
Food and Eating	p. 216
Care for the Caregiver	p. 218
Specifically for Parents	p. 219
Specifically for Spouses and Life Partners	p. 220
A Two-Week Program to Stop Bingeing	p. 223
Resources	p. 261
Bibliography	p. 267
Index	p. 271
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