eBook25th Anniversary Edition (25th Anniversary Edition)
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ISBN-13: | 9780936077611 |
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Publisher: | Gurze Books |
Publication date: | 11/10/2010 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Pages: | 280 |
Sales rank: | 924,410 |
File size: | 739 KB |
About the Author
They have been honored by most national eating disorders organizations with an Award for Service from the Eating Disorders Coalition, honorary certification from the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals, and the Lori Irving Award for Excellence in Eating Disorders Prevention Awareness by the National Eating Disorders Association.
Leigh has also served as Editor-in-Chief of Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, since 1992 and has been a featured speaker at many universities and eating disorders conferences.
Additionally, they own Gurze Books, the world's leading publisher of eating disorders resources, which publishes numerous trade books as well as the Eating Disorders Resource Catalogue, and maintain several websites including Bulimia.com, EatingDisordersBlogs.com, and EatingDisordersReview.com. They also have a partnership with the National Eating Disorders Association to operate NEDA's online store.
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For nine years, I binged and vomited up to five times daily. Although therewere a few days without a binge, the thoughts were always there, even in my dreams. It was painful and frightening. No one knew about my bulimia, because I kept it safely hidden behind a facade of competence, happiness, and average body weight. When my health and marriage began to fail, however, a series of coincidences brought me face to face with recovery, and I soon became devoted to freeing myself from my obsession with food.
I worked hard and willingly, and underwent an amazing transformation. As the bulimic thoughts and behavior subsided, I was able to see how it had served me all those years. It was an effective tool for emotional, physical, and spiritual survival when I knew no other. It had been a friend, a lover, a hiding place, a voice, a quest for meaning and love. It was a way to cope with growing up in a frightening and uncertain world. But what had started as an innocent diet became a monster which threatened to devour my entire life.
Table of Contents
Introduction xiPART I. Understanding Bulimia
Chapter 1. Questions Most Often Asked about Bulimia
What is bulimia? 20
Why do people become bulimic? 21
Why are bulimics mainly women? 25
What special issues are faced by men with bulimia? 33
How is bulimia related to sexual trauma? 35
How does bulimia affect my relationships? 39
Is it the same as anorexia nervosa? 43
What is a typical binge? 45
What are the medical dangers? 46
What thoughts and feelings are associated with it? 49 What other
behaviors do bulimics share? 52
What does it feel like to binge-vomit? 53
How do I know if I have bulimia? 55
How long does it take to get better? 56
Can medication help in recovery? 59
How do I learn to eat correctly? 61
If I quit purging, will I gain weight? 64
How should I choose a therapist? 67
What can I do to help someone who has bulimia? 70
What can be done to prevent eating disorders? 71
Chapter 2. Eat Without Fear: A True Story of the Binge-Purge Syndrome
Introduction 75
Beginning 77
Living with a Habit 84
Marriage with a Secret Life 86
Shift in Focus 89
Turning Point 93
Ending the Behavior 95
Lasting Recovery 83
PART II. Overcoming Bulimia
Chapter 3. How to Start
The Decision to Stop 107
Setting Reasonable Goals 110
Encouragement: Why Get Better? 113
Chapter 4. Get Support! 117
Family Support 119
Professional Therapy 123
Eating Disorders Treatment Centers 126
Other Support 127
Medical and Dental Examinations 130
Chapter 5. What Has Worked for Many 133
Looking Beyond the Symptoms 134
Journal Writing 136
Practicing Self Esteem 140
Expressing Yourself 143
Relaxation 145
Working on Body Image 148
Healthy Physical Exercise 153
Experiencing Hungers and Feelings 156
Cultivating Relationships 158
Spiritual Pursuits 162
Changing Your Mind 166
Challenging Cultural Influences 170
Chapter 6. Healthy Eating and Healthy Weight 175
Dieting and Set Point 176
Getting Past Food Fears 178
Meal Planning 181
Special Situations 183
Chapter 7. Things to Do Instead of Bingeing 187
Immediate 188
Short-term 190
Long-term 193
Chapter 8. Advice for Loved Ones 195
Chapter 9. A Three-Week Program to Stop Bingeing 203
Chapter 10. A Guide for Support Groups 261
Forming the Group 261
Rules of the Group 262
Agendas for Six Meetings 263
Resources 273
Bibliography 277
Index 281