Dying to Be Thin Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia--A Practical, Lifesaving Guide,9780446384179

Dying to Be Thin Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia--A Practical, Lifesaving Guide

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Edition: Revised
ISBN13: 9780446384179
ISBN10: 0446384178
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1987-08-01
Publisher(s): Grand Central Publishing
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Summary

Dr. Sacker and Dr. Zimmer explain in full detail the causes and symptoms of these disorders and how and where to find help. Using case histories and first-person accounts by patients, their families, their physicians and friends, Dying To Be Thin is the complete resource for anyone concerned with these dangerous disorders.

Table of Contents

Preface xiii
Introduction xvii
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Understanding Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
1(2)
The Basics
3(13)
Slender Chances: The Dangers of Anorexia Nervosa
16(10)
Why Bulimia Is So Destructive
26(21)
Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia: The Private Stories
47(2)
Narrow Escape: Karen's Story
49(19)
The Picture of Health: Jeanette's Story
68(33)
Rituals: Steven's Story
101(28)
The Process of Healing: Treatment That Works
129(2)
What Treatment Involves: Understanding the Process
131(9)
Personal Power: One Key to Treatment That Works
140(17)
Biofeedback: What Is It, and How Does Its Help?
157(7)
Coming Back From the Brink: Leslie's Diary of Hospital Care
164(20)
Treatment and Recovery: The Two Go Hand in Hand
184(5)
For Parents, Teachers, and Friends: What You Do Can Really Help
189(2)
``You Aren't All Alone'': A Message From Parents to Parents
191(11)
How Every Teacher Can Help
202(31)
Roberta Richin
When You Think Your Friend Has an Eating Disorder
233(10)
Pulling Together: Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
243(2)
Pulling Together: Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
245(4)
Resources
249(12)
Organizations
251(8)
Other Suggested Reading
259(2)
Index 261

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