Dying to Be Thin Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia--A Practical, Lifesaving Guide

by Sacker, Ira M.; Zimmer, Marc A.

• ISBN13: 9780446384179
• ISBN10: 0446384178
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1987-08-01
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Summary

Dr. Sacker and Dr. Zimmer explain in full detail the causes and symptoms of these disorders and how and where to find help. Using case histories and first-person accounts by patients, their families, their physicians and friends, Dying To Be Thin is the complete resource for anyone concerned with these dangerous disorders.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
Introduction	xvii
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Understanding Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia	1	(2)
The Basics	3	(13)
Slender Chances: The Dangers of Anorexia Nervosa	16	(10)
Why Bulimia Is So Destructive	26	(21)
Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia: The Private Stories	47	(2)
Narrow Escape: Karen's Story	49	(19)
The Picture of Health: Jeanette's Story	68	(33)
Rituals: Steven's Story	101	(28)
The Process of Healing: Treatment That Works	129	(2)
What Treatment Involves: Understanding the Process	131	(9)
Personal Power: One Key to Treatment That Works	140	(17)
Biofeedback: What Is It, and How Does Its Help?	157	(7)
Coming Back From the Brink: Leslie's Diary of Hospital Care	164	(20)
Treatment and Recovery: The Two Go Hand in Hand	184	(5)
For Parents, Teachers, and Friends: What You Do Can Really Help	189	(2)
``You Aren't All Alone'': A Message From Parents to Parents	191	(11)
How Every Teacher Can Help	202	(31)
Roberta Richin
When You Think Your Friend Has an Eating Disorder	233	(10)
Pulling Together: Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia	243	(2)
Pulling Together: Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia	245	(4)
Resources	249	(12)
Organizations	251	(8)
Other Suggested Reading	259	(2)
Index	261