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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.
How Do I Start Recovering?
How Do I Start Recovering?
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There are many practical positive steps that a sufferer can take to beat their eating disorder. This chapter outlines many ideas and approaches that sufferers can use to help them start their recovery.
In the last chapter, I looked at many of the different therapies and treatments that are available to sufferers. There are also a number of practical steps towards recovery that you can take by yourself at home. First of all though, you need to know exactly what recovery involves.
- You must be willing to stop misusing food. Bulimics may be more willing to give up their negative behaviour because most sufferers hate vomiting and bingeing or taking laxatives. It is often more difficult for ...