| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
viii, 190 pages ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Part One: Anorexia: The paradox of self-annihilation in service of self-preservation -- What is anorexia and what causes it? -- Uses and misuses of the internet -- Disorders that may accompany anorexia: depression, anxiety and anxiety disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, bulimia nervosa, alcohol or drug addiction, personality disorders -- Some attributes of anorexia: perfectionism, competition, unresolved grief, immature sexuality and relationships, distortion of body image -- Part Two: Treatment and recovery: Understanding recovery: what constitutes cure?, challenges in evaluating recovery, the foundation of recovery: development of a coherent sense of self, my journey towards self-development -- Approaching treatment: essential components in the treatment of anorexia nervosa, consideration in treatment, aspects of treatment -- Therapy for an anorexic: psychotherapeutic modalities, experiential modalities, Psychopharmacology -- Therapy for family and family members: family therapy, therapy for individual family members -- 12-step programs -- Intervention -- Appendix A: treatment centers for eating centers -- Appendix B: Resources for information and referral. |
| Summary |
"With this second edition, the author, a recovered anorexic, draws upon her own experience with the disorder and with treatment, and has combined this with extensive research to produce a comprehensive account of the symptoms, causes and treatments of anorexia nervosa. It includes a directory of organizations for treatment of eating disorders and resources for information and referral"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-186) and index. |
| Subject |
Anorexia nervosa.
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Anorexia nervosa -- Treatment.
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| ISBN |
9780786443789 softcover alkaline paper |
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0786443782 softcover alkaline paper |
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