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Informationen zum Autor Mariëlle S. Smith es escritora, coach de redacción, y editora. Vive en Chipre, desde donde organiza retiros privados para escritores, encuentra inspiración en cada rincón, y alimenta más gatos callejeros de los que puede contar. Klappentext 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 Gra inne 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. Zusammenfassung Anorexia and bulimia nervosa are illnesses that affect entire families! not just the afflicted. Yet remarkably few books discuss the impact of these disorders on the entire family. Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa: Guests from Hell tells the story of one familya s struggle with a daughter with an eating disorder. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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. ...
