Eating Disorders for Dummies

Find out how to set yourself on a sound and successful path of recoveryFind treatment and support and regain control of your lifeThink you - or someone you love - has an eating disorder? This practical, reassuring guide explains anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder in plain English, as well as other disorders such as bigorexia and compulsive exercising. Informative checklists help you determine if you are suffering from an eating disorder, as well as the serious medical impacts. Youa?ll see how to find the right therapist, evaluate the latest treatments, and support your - or your loved onea?s - recovery in day-to-day living.Discover how to: Identify the warning signs Recognize companion disorders and addictions Handle anxiety and emotional eating Survive setbacks Approach someone about getting treatment Treat disorders in men, children, or the elderlySchulherr, Susan is the author of 'Eating Disorders for Dummies', published 2008 under ISBN 9780470225493 and ISBN 0470225491.