ABSTRACT

The highly respected and widely known Anorexia Nervosa: A Survival Guide for Sufferers and Friends was written in 1997. This long-awaited new edition builds on the work of the first book, providing essential new and updated research outcomes on anorexia nervosa. It offers a unique insight and guidance into the recovery process for those who suffer from an eating disorder as well as advice and information for their loved ones. Written collaboratively by both an expert in the field and someone with personal experience of eating disorders, this book offers exceptional understanding of the issues surrounding the illness.

Divided into four sections, it includes:

an outline of anorexia nervosa

coping strategies for sufferers

advice and information for families, carers and friends

guidelines for professionals who are involved in the sufferer’s life.

Families, friends, carers and professionals such as teachers and GPs are encouraged to read all sections in order to fully understand the illness. With an emphasis on collaboration and a layout that enables content to be referenced and read in any order, this book is an essential resource for anyone affected, directly or indirectly, by anorexia nervosa.

section |26 pages

Anorexia nervosa

chapter |6 pages

What is anorexia nervosa?

chapter |8 pages

Avoid the blame game

section |64 pages

For sufferers

chapter |14 pages

Starting the recovery journey

chapter |10 pages

Understanding your Self

chapter |9 pages

The dangers of anorexia nervosa

chapter |6 pages

Body composition and nutrition

chapter |13 pages

Digging deeper

Understanding personality patterns

chapter |3 pages

Links in generations

chapter |7 pages

Recovery is possible

section |53 pages

For families, carers and friends

chapter |19 pages

Helping to eliminate the eating disorder

chapter |12 pages

Pulling together as a family

chapter |14 pages

Confronting the eating challenge

chapter |6 pages

Recovery is more than gaining weight

section |25 pages

Guidelines for professionals

chapter |4 pages

Guidelines for therapists and carers

chapter |3 pages

The family doctor

Making a diagnosis

chapter |7 pages

Guidelines for school staff 1

Pooky Hesmondhalgh

chapter |9 pages

Where to get support