| Anorexia and Bulimia in the Family: One Parent's Practical Guide to Recovery Contributor(s): Smith, Gráinne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470861614 ISBN-13: 9780470861615 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2004 Annotation: "Nine years ago my daughter came home after an abusive marriage and developed Anorexia, yet did not recognise she was ill. It was the beginning of a living nightmare." "Anorexia and Bulimia in the Family: One Parent's Guide to Recovery" is the first supportive self-help guide written by a carer for other carers. This is the book Grainne Smith searched for without success, as she battled against the wall of rejection and denial her daughter's illness built around her, determined not to allow her to be one of the 20 per cent who die. It is her personal story that proves that these house guests can be evicted. But it is more than that. It is also a practical guide with many tips and suggestions, including how to deal with eating, kitchen and bathroom issues, how to manage dramatic changes in mood behaviour and personality, how to get the best from professional help, and how to survive as a family.Grainne Smith knows there are no easy answers. She has researched the subject through world-leading authorities, worked as a volunteer and on a helpline. She is a mother who has lived through the nightmare, and so has her daughter. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Eating Disorders & Body Image - Family & Relationships |
| Dewey: 616.852 |
| LCCN: 2003014729 |
| Series: Family Matters |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 5.3" W x 8.54" (0.65 lbs) 216 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 Gr 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. |