Anorexia and Bulimia in the Family: One Parent's Practical Guide to Recovery
Author: Grainne Smith
Written by a mother whose daughter suffers from an eating disorder, Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa is a supportive, helpful guide for families of those with eating disorders. Framed by the personal story of Gráinne Smith and her daughter, the book describes the onset and symptoms of the two disorders, as well as the typical situations family and caregivers can expect on the long road to helping the sufferer to recover. Readers will learn about the effects on family life, in particular the common feelings of isolation and helplessness, and get strategies for coping and finding more information and assistance.
Table of Contents:
About the author.
Foreword by Professor Janet Treasure.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Part I. 1. Introductions.
2. Arrivals.
3. Prepare for a long road.
4. Living with the volcano.
5. Horrible habits and ghastly games.
6. Family actions and reactions.
7. Control issues.
8. How bad can it get?
9. Can the family survive Anorexia?
10. You are not alone.
11. Read all about it!
12. Research – past and present.
13. Anorexia, Bulimia and self-esteem.
Part II. 14. Anxious Annie, Soft Sue or Hard-hearted Hannah–the parents’ dilemma.
15. Tips, techniques and strategies.
16. Coming up for air – stress, distress and survival for carers.
17. Pathways to professionals.
18. End of the story . . . or rather, a new beginning . . . .
Appendices. Definitions.
Family areas affected by anorexia and bulimia nervosa.
More carers’ conversations from the EDA helpline and meetings.
Addiction/compulsive behaviour – going down . . . coming up!
How to be a motivational carer.
Useful addresses, phone numbers and websites.
Recommended reading.
Bibliography.
Index.
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Heart Disease: Everything You Need to Know (Your Personal Health Series)
Author: Robert Myers
Includes the latest medical findings.
Widespread and deadly, heart disease is a grim epidemic. Affecting parents, siblings, friends and co-workers, heart disease is so common that it is impossible to remain untouched by it. Heart disease is responsible for more than 37% of all deaths and is the leading cause of death in people over 65.
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Heart Disease is a practical health guide that simplifies this disease's biology and physiology and clearly explains the medial concepts and jargon often used by doctors in diagnosis and treatment.
Using detailed tables, sidebars and diagrams, Heart Disease provides comprehensive, accurate, safe and up-to-date information for patients and their families.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Robert L. Menuet II, M.D. (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description: This book, written by a board certified cardiologist, is a practical guide for patients and families affected by heart disease or facing risk factors contributing to its progression. The book is comprehensive yet concise in its description and explanation of this complex disease process. From the author's use of simple but accurate terminology, the reader is able to explore concepts from normal physiology to risk factors and evolution of heart disease. The book also covers the latest in medical treatment, risk factor identification, and drug therapy with the helpful addition of tables, illustrations, indexes, and glossaries.
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Intelligently written book that addresses the confusing world of heart disease... a book that will educate, entertain and inspire.
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