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SPECIAL MENTION TES/NASEN BEST ACADEMIC BOOK AWARD `Anna has written a very descriptive book of her feeling and the difficult times she went through as she struggled with anorexia. The book gives advice, recovery ideas and encouragement for those who suffer eating disorders' - International Woman `I enjoyed her style of writing and would certainly recommend this book to anyone interested in eating disorders' - Signpost `Provides a valuable insight into how a young person with an eating disorder thinks and feels' - Contact a Family `The style is clear and engaging and ought to reach young people who are experiencing difficulties. The level of information contained would be of equal value to the families of these young people in helping them understand the emotions of their loved ones' - Educational Psychology Looking in the bathroom mirror for the first time since my illness had begun, I saw how I really looked. I was a walking skeleton, with my skin stretched tight over my bones. My face had become a skull, and when I smiled, it looked like I was wearing a horror mask. Anna has suffered a serious eating disorder and, more importantly, she has recovered! In this book she provides the reader with: " a moving account of her experiences " information about eating disorders " a plan for recovery " HOPE. The book is intended for young people and their families, and all those who care for children at risk.
What Treatments are There for My Eating Disorder?
What Treatments are There for My Eating Disorder?
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There are many different treatments available to help with recovery. This chapter looks at the various options available to sufferers.
There are many different treatments for eating disorders and you may feel unsure which is best for you. In this chapter, I want to explain about the types on offer and try to remove some of the fears that surround the word ‘treatment’. Many eating disorder sufferers are too afraid to even consider the idea of recovery because they are frightened by the thought of being treated. They may have heard horror stories about cruel hospital programmes but treatment need not be a frightening experience. As doctors and nurses learn more ...