Download or read book Call Me Anorexic written by Ken Capobianco and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Call Me Anorexic: The Ballad of a Thin Man is the first novel to examine acute anorexia and the cultural obsession with body image from a male point of view.
Download or read book Eating Disorders Anonymous written by Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) and published by GŸrze Books. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eating Disorders Anonymous: The Story of How We Recovered from Our Eating Disorders presents the accumulated experience, strength, and hope of many who have followed a Twelve-Step approach to recover from their eating disorders. Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA), founded by sober members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), have produced a work that emulates the “Big Book” in style and substance. EDA respects the pioneering work of AA while expanding its Twelve-Step message of hope to include those who are religious or seek a spiritual solution, and for those who are not and may be more comfortable substituting “higher purpose” for the traditional “Higher Power.” Further, the EDA approach embraces the development and maintenance of balance and perspective, rather than abstinence, as the goal of recovery. Initial chapters provide clear directions on how to establish a foothold in recovery by offering one of the founder’s story of hope, and collective voices tell why EDA is suitable for readers with any type of problem eating, including: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, emotional eating, and orthorexia. The text then explains how to use the Twelve Steps to develop a durable and resilient way of thinking and acting that is free of eating disordered thoughts and behaviors, including how to pay it forward so that others might have hope of recovery. In the second half of the text, individual contributors share their experiences, describing what it was like to have an eating disorder, what happened that enabled them to make a start in recovery, and what it is like to be in recovery. Like the “Big Book,” these stories are in three sections: Pioneers of EDA, They Stopped in Time, and They Lost Nearly All. Readers using the Twelve Steps to recover from other issues will find the process consistent and reinforcing of their experiences, yet the EDA approach offers novel ideas and specific guidance for those struggling with food, weight and body image issues. Letters of support from three, highly-regarded medical professionals and two, well-known recovery advocates offer reassurance that EDA’s approach is consistent with that supported by medical research and standards in the field of eating disorders treatment. Intended as standard reading for members who participate in EDA groups throughout the world, this book is accessible and appropriate for anyone who wants to recover from an eating disorder or from issues related to food, weight, and body image.
Download or read book Males With Eating Disorders written by Arnold E. Andersen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1990. The subject of anorexia nervosa and, more recently, bulimia nervosa in males has been a source of interest and controversy in the fields of psychiatry and medicine for more than 300 years. These disorders, sometimes called eating disorders, raise basic questions concerning the nature of abnormalities of the motivated behaviors: Are they subsets of more widely recognized illnesses such as mood disorders? Are they understandable by reference to underlying abnormalities of biochemistry or brain function? In what ways are they similar to and in what ways do they differ from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa in females? This book will be of interest to a wide variety of people—physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, nutritionists, educators, and all others who may be interested for personal or professional reasons.
Download or read book Almost Anorexic written by Jennifer J Thomas and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Determine if your eating behaviors are a problem, develop strategies to change unhealthy patterns, and learn when and how to get professional help when needed with this practical, engaging guide to taking care of yourself when you are not a full-blown anorexic. Millions of men and women struggle with disordered eating. Some stand at the mirror wondering how they can face the day when they look so fat. Others binge, purge, or exercise compulsively. Many skip meals, go on diet after diet, or cut out entire food groups. Still, they are never thin enough. While only 1 in 200 adults will struggle with full-blown anorexia nervosa, at least 1 in 20 (including 1 in 10 teen girls) will exhibit key symptoms of one or more of the officially recognized DSM eating disorders--anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Many suffer from the effects but never address the issue because they don't fully meet the diagnostic criteria. If this is the case for you, then you may be "almost anorexic." Drawing on case studies and the latest research, Almost Anorexic combines a psychologist's clinical experience with a patient's personal recovery story to help readers understand and overcome almost anorexia.Almost Anorexic will give you the skills to: understand the symptoms of almost anorexic; determine if your (or your loved one's) relationship with food is a problem; gain insight on how to intervene with a loved one; discover scientifically proven strategies to change unhealthy eating patterns; learn when and how to get professional help when it's needed.
Download or read book Elena Vanishing written by Elena Dunkle and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen-year-old Elena is vanishing. Every day means renewed determination, so every day means fewer calories. This is the story of a girl whose armor against anxiety becomes artillery against herself as she battles on both sides of a lose-lose war in a struggle with anorexia. Told entirely from Elena's perspective over a five-year period and cowritten with her mother, award-winning author Clare B. Dunkle, Elena's memoir is a fascinating and intimate look at a deadly disease, and a must read for anyone who knows someone suffering from an eating disorder.
Download or read book The Secret Language of Eating Disorders written by Peggy Claude-Pierre and published by . This book was released on 2000-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals her groundbreaking theories on the cure for illnesses that current medicine treats with little success. She developed her unique insights into eating disorders through successfully treating her own 2 anorexic daughters and hundreds of acutely ill patients. She is convinced that eating disorders stem from a complex negative mindset which causes sufferers to feel an overwhelming sense of worthlessness that results in a process of self-destruction. She maintains that this mindset -- and the resulting eating disorder -- can be permanently reversed. She describes the origins of the negative mindset and the 5 stages of recovery from eating disorders. Illustrated.
Download or read book Bullies Targets and Witnesses written by Suellen Fried and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2004 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many generations bullying was either overlooked or considered a rite of passage. But when some of the victims erupted with acts of deadly violence, the USA finally took notice. In this book, the authors delve deeply into the causes and dimensions of bullying. The book is filled with personal stories from children and packed with concrete, practical ideas for parents, educators and students.
Download or read book Flagrantly Anorexic written by Lisa Nasseff and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than thirty years, Lisa Nasseff has faced the scourge of anorexia. She began dieting at age 9. By age 12 she was using laxatives to purge herself. By age 15 she made more than a dozen trips to the emergency room. At 16 she was committed by court order to a psych ward, where doctors spent months trying to convince her that childhood sexual abuse—which had never occurred—was the cause of her illness. She was ridiculed and shamed for her eating disorder, told by medical professionals that her anorexia was “an act,” a choice she could willfully “control” if only she had the character and strength to do so. Lisa’s nightmare continued into adulthood. After losing both her marriage and career and surviving several suicide attempts, she was severely over-medicated and subjected to phony hypnosis therapy in an eating disorders clinic, where doctors were certain that her anorexia stemmed from participation in a satanic cult. Failed by a negligent insurance “industry” that sanctioned this lunacy and by incompetent treatment “experts” who understood neither the complexities of anorexia nor humane ways to treat it, Lisa was in her mid-thirties before she began to receive clinically-proven therapies that helped manage her illness. Flagrantly Anorexic is both a memoir and a call to action. It recounts in detail Lisa’s struggle with anorexia, but this book is also a demand for a new mental health system that treats eating disorders with effective, evidence-based treatments instead of hucksterism and witchcraft. Every 62 minutes at least one person in the U.S. dies from an eating disorder. Nearly half of all Americans know someone with one. Anorexia is not a “condition” and absolutely not a choice—it’s a mental illness, a crisis that can’t be ignored. After more than thirty years in hell, no longer embarrassed and ashamed by the hand she was dealt, Lisa Nasseff has found her voice. In this unforgettable book, she asks you to join in her cause—that those who suffer from eating disorders receive the treatment and compassion they deserve.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Appearance written by Nichola Rumsey and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in a society in which messages associating physical attractiveness with success and happiness are pervasive.This book gives a detailed, authoritative account of research, policy, and practice in psychological aspects of appearance, including the role of the media in shaping people's attitudes and behaviors towards appearance.
Download or read book Diary of an Eating Disorder written by Chelsea Smith and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1998 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chelsea Smith's journal entries help to chronicle her struggle to overcome anorexia and bulimia and give insights into what factors lead to her eating disorder, while her mother's entries tell how her family was struggling to come to terms with Chelsea's illness.
Download or read book Life Without Ed Tenth Anniversary Edition DIGITAL AUDIO written by Jenni Schaefer and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2014-01-31 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 10th Anniversary Edition of the book that has given hope and inspiration to thousands who are dealing with eating disorders "If you or someone you love has an eating disorder, this is the book to read." —Dr. Phil Jenni had been in an abusive relationship with Ed for far too long. He controlled Jenni’s life, distorted her self-image, and tried to physically harm her throughout their long affair. Then, in therapy, Jenni learned to treat her eating disorder as a relationship, not a condition. By thinking of her eating disorder as a unique personality separate from her own, Jenni was able to break up with Ed once and for all. Inspiring, compassionate, and filled with practical exercises to help you break up with your own personal E.D., Life Without Ed provides hope to the millions of people plagued by eating disorders. Beginning with Jenni’s “divorce” from Ed, this supportive, lifesaving book combines a patient’s insights and experiences with a therapist’s prescriptions for success to help you live a healthier, happier life without Ed. This 10th anniversary edition features a new afterword as well as sections devoted to family, friends, and supporters; how treatment professionals can use the book with their patients; and men with eating disorders. "Of all the great books written on eating disorders, none has had a wider reach than Life Without Ed. Those suffering have found connection and hope, family members have found understanding and empathy, professionals have learned from it and praised it. It will remain a classic for decades to come." —Michael E. Berrett, PhD, psychologist; CEO and cofounder of the Center for Change; coauthor of Spiritual Approaches in the Treatment of Women with Eating Disorders "[Life Without Ed] was the first [book] to teach readers that they can not only separate from their eating disorder, but also disagree with and disobey it. I wholeheartedly recommend this witty, hopeful guide to patients, carers, professionals, and anyone else who wants to understand what it's really like to live with an eating disorder and ultimately triumph over it." —Jennifer J. Thomas, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at the Harvard Medical School; co-director of the Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital "This uplifting book’s intimate inner dialogue has energized countless young women—and men—in their own recoveries from eating disorders." —Leigh Cohn, MAT, CEDS, coauthor of Making Weight: Men’s Conflicts with Food, Weight, Shape & Recovery "Jenni is truly a remarkable woman. She unselfishly shares her struggles and triumphs in something that will probably affect all of us in one way or another in our lifetime. Her candid and inspiring story will truly help those suffering from their own "Ed." I feel privileged to know her and her story." —Jamie-Lynn Sigler, actress
Download or read book The Thin Woman written by Helen Malson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The First Edition of The Thin Woman, first published in 1998, provides an in-depth discussion of anorexia nervosa from a critical feminist social psychological standpoint. In the original text, the author argues that the notion of 'anorexia' as a medical condition limits our understanding of anorexia and the extent to which we can explore it as a socially and discursively produced problem. The book now has a new introduction that discusses some of the major cultural and academic developments that have occurred since its first publication. In considering our changing cultural landscapes, the introduction goes on to discuss the so-called ‘obesity crisis’; the emergence of post-feminism; the massive global expansion of digital and social media and, most recently, the Covid-19 pandemic. Turning to academic developments, it focuses on the increasing recognition of intersectional feminism and reflects on how intersectional perspectives are now beginning to shape critical feminist research and theory in this field. The new introduction also highlights the significant growth in the last 25 years of critical feminist research on eating disorders, which has brought with it a greater awareness of intersectional theory and a more inclusive agenda; an expansion of research foci; a diversification of methodologies and the emergence of more egalitarian models of research in which those with lived experience of eating disorders are becoming valued research team members who help to shape research aims, designs and processes. Based on original research using historical and contemporary literature on anorexia nervosa and a series of interviews with women who identified as ‘anorexic’, this book offers critical insights into this problem. It is an invaluable read for anyone interested in eating disorders and gender, developments in feminist post-structuralist theory and discourse analytic research in psychology.
Download or read book Dreaming of Criminals written by Ruth G Juliano and published by Ruth G Juliano. This book was released on 2020-11-02 with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My name is Lacey Constantinides. My childhood was stolen from me; stolen and replaced with pain, degradation, and abuse. I assumed I’d die a lonely misanthrope who needed nothing and no one. With the help of the Chess Club, an alleged criminal, and a troubled Police Officer, I’m not going to be a prisoner of my past anymore. Instead of dreaming of criminals, I’m dreaming of my happily ever after as a wife and mother. First I have to legally become an adult, take out some trash, and hope the love of my life comes to his senses before I move on without him. This is my love story.
Download or read book Compass 101 Short Stories Essays and Insights to Improve Communication Skills written by Armani Talks and published by ArmaniTalks. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Contents Influence of the Media Should You Walk Around During a Presentation? Economy & Emotions The Foreplay of Communication Skills Is Reading for 2 Hours a Day Overkill? Becoming Your Worst Enemy Is It Weak to Change Your Mind? 3 Reasons Adults Whine Brute Action Resting Bored Face 3 Reasons for Having too Much Free Time What Are Lectures & Do They Work? Why WFH Destroys Relationships Visual Thinking Challenge #1 Google Trap To Be Determined You Can't Get Any Worse Subtle Hints Airbnbs vs Hotels Entitled vs Empowered Talking About Your Day How to Quickly Memorize Your Speech How To Stop Being Desperate When It Rains, It Pours Free Samples Marketing How Private People Are Born The One Word To-Do List Growing with the Times Do Not Limit the Pomodoro Is Begging Ever Fine? Balloons A Sneaky Way Friendships Get Ruined Easy Procrastination Fix What is Self-Awareness? Contextualizing Ask-Holes Are 9-5s Outdated? Timing, Troubleshooting, and Knowledge Is Traveling Overrated? Body Language Power Move: "Squinting" Optimize for Imperfections Dummy Missions The Argument for Short Form Content Taking Credit for Someone Else's Work Why You Should Have a Hobby Self Education 101 Beware Who You Follow Mind Gym Don't Ask if You Can't Handle It Words of Affirmation Better to Be Called an Artist than a Scientist Are You All in Or Not? How Humans Provide Value Nowadays How I Overcome Phobias Put Your Dog on a Leash!! Why Creative People Are Messy Should You Repair Ghosted Conversations? A Common Misconception About Selfish People How to Destroy Your Brand Avoid Asking "What Do You Bring to the Table?" How to Deal with Nuisances What to Do When You're Late Easy Way to Build Charisma at Work Threatening Voicemails The Cobra Effect The Value of Taking A Lot of Pictures Why a Night Routine is High ROI The Secret Ingredient of Carrying a Conversation Why Tyrants Hate Comedians Thoughts on Getting a Fitbit Avoid Calling Out the Audience Why “Karens” Are Overused Not All Fears Need to Be Conquered The Practical Benefits of Yelling Every Now & Then Why McDonalds Wins Why Best Buy Loses How to Gamify your Fears Unrealistic Expectations The Practical Benefit of Relaxation Stephen King's View on Notes Do You Quickly Discard Others? Why Humans Bully Each Other How Passive Aggressive People Are Born Lovable Reason Someone Stopped Paying Attention Why People Get Triggered It Pays to Be Pleasant How Caring People Turn Overbearing Review Back Your Progress Sleeping Meditation The Power of Telling Anecdotes Are You Insecure? Kintsugi Emotional Intelligence in a Nutshell Fundamentals of Language How to Quickly Get Past Analysis Paralysis Overestimating Your Abilities How Art Differs from Logic Simone Biles Jonathan Owens Controversy Is Flattery Ever Fine? The Growing Demand of Customer Support Chipotle Backlash Explained Random Thoughts on Introverts & Extroverts
Download or read book Men Writing Eating Disorders written by Heike Bartel and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eating disorders do not only affect women and girls; men and boys get them too but remain mostly invisible. This book gives insight into this neglected problem through a comparative and transnational analysis of autobiographical accounts written by men with experience of living with eating disorders.
Download or read book Bulimia anorexia written by Marlene Boskind-White and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The power of the book lies in [its] vast clinical experience.... Eminently readable and filled with clinical anecdote.... Invaluable."--The Lancet
Download or read book In and Out of Anorexia written by Ayelet Polster and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2001-07-15 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ayelet spent six years of her adolescence in and out of hospital, having been diagnosed as suffering from a severe anorexia disorder. She is now a special needs teacher. In the first part of this book Ayelet describes her personal experiences of the illness, the repeated hospitalisations and her ultimate recovery, illustrated with examples of her drawing and writing from when she was ill. Tammie Ronen, her therapist, outlines the step-by-step progress of the therapy from the professional angle, describing in detail the decision-making and treatment considerations specific to Ayelet's life and context. She also includes comprehensive overviews of contemporary research into anorexia and of cognitive constructivist methods. This interweaving of theory, practice and personal experience offers the reader unique insight into the reality of the illness and demonstrates the effectiveness of integrative and creative methods, and the central importance of a good relationship between the client and the therapist. The book is a rich source of inspiration and guidance for therapists and other professionals, as well as for people with eating disorders and their families.
