Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge and disordered eating, affect a significant proportion of the general population. They can cause untold suffering to those with the disorder, and those around them, who find themselves at a loss how to help their loved one. For the first time, this unique bundle combines hope and inspiration to those experiencing eating disorders either first-hand or up close. Includes: self-help programmes for the eating disorders and the inspirational diary of recovery written by an ex-sufferer of Anorexia Nervosa, now a Youth Ambassador for Beat, the Eating Disorders association. Includes the following: Overcoming Anorexia Overcoming Bulimia Nervosa & Binge-Eating Overcoming Perfectionism Overcoming Low Self-Esteem Mealtimes & Milestones
How to break the circle of 'never good enough' Striving for something can be a healthy and positive attribute; it's good to aim high. But sometimes whatever we do just isn't good enough; we want to be too perfect and start setting unrealistic goals. Such high levels of perfectionism, often driven by low self-esteem, can turn against success and develop into unhealthy obsession, triggering serious mental-health problems, such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), on which this self-help book is based, has been found to be a highly effective treatment and provides relief from that disabling sense of not being good enough. In this essential self-help guide, you will learn: - How clinical perfectionism manifests itself - Effective coping strategies with invaluable guidance on how to avoid future relapse OVERCOMING self-help guides use clinically-proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme. Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper
This eating disorders treatment book will give you answers! After reading it you will have a clear and complete picture of what it is like to have anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or compulsive overeating. This book will also give you many ideas and practical advice on how to cope and heal with these eating disorders. This book covers the 3 most common eating disorders, including: - Anorexia nervosa - Bulimia nervosa - Binge eating All 3 of these disorders are closely linked so it is very important to understand each one and also the connections between them. Topics covered in this book include: - Understanding the cause of anorexia, bulimia and over eating disorders - How to diagnose of anorexia, bulimia and over eating disorders - How to deal with eating disorders in friends and loved ones - How cope with and heal from anorexia, bulimia and over eating disorders - Effective ways of anorexia, bulimia and over eating disorders treatment and recovery Many people look in the mirror and are dissatisfied with their bodies. They are unhappy with themselves as a whole. They have low self-esteem and feel they are not beautiful enough. But is this not an illusion created by the mind? Do not punish yourself! Do not leave yourself in the hands of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or overeating-read eating disorders treatment and recovery books instead. It will give you guidance on how to deal with eating disorders (which are reaching epidemic proportions today). It will also reveal the whole truth about these conditions and will help you take control of your life. Many people know what it means to be hungry and how it feels to satisfy hunger. For them, eating is a comfortable and important part of their social lives. They understand nutrition without being obsessive about it. Those people are lucky, but millions of others aren't so fortunate. They require the help found in eating disorders treatment books. Their thoughts and behaviors about food, eating, self-image, and self-worth have become out of control and so intense that they develop actual medical conditions, referred to as "eating disorders." This when you need to start your search for over eating, anorexia and bulimia recovery. This eating disorders treatment book is designed to help you or someone you know overcome eating problems. It reveals the logic that underlies and supports anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or compulsive overeating. This book also provides you with facts. You will be able to see the reasons causing these disorders so you or they can start over eating, anorexia or bulimia recovery. Diagnosis is also one of the issues discussed in eating disorders treatment books and that is included here. You'll find tips on how to cope with the risks associated with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or compulsive overeating and how to fight against them daily. This book also describes the existing treatments and the probability of a full recovery. Each of us knows that prevention is an important part of solving any problem, so the last part of this book describes how to reduce the risk of eating disorders. Be aware of the benefits of diets and also the dangers they pose and come armed with knowledge from eating disorders treatment books. The role models imposed on us by mass media can create predispositions to these disorders and push a person in the wrong direction. It is very important that people talk to their friends about this issue. Eating disorders treatment and recovery books are for you, whether or not you have an eating disorder. It will give you the advantage of knowledge. You will have the information that will protect you from the dangers of these disorders or help you deal with them. It is designed to give you a clear and complete picture of what it is like to have anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or compulsive overeating, and what is involved in recovering from these disorders.
How to break the circle of 'never good enough' Striving for something can be a healthy and positive attribute; it's good to aim high. But sometimes whatever we do just isn't good enough; we want to be too perfect and start setting unrealistic goals. Such high levels of perfectionism, often driven by low self-esteem, can turn against success and develop into unhealthy obsession, triggering serious mental-health problems, such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), on which this self-help book is based, has been found to be a highly effective treatment and provides relief from that disabling sense of not being good enough. In this essential self-help guide, you will learn: - How clinical perfectionism manifests itself - Effective coping strategies with invaluable guidance on how to avoid future relapse OVERCOMING self-help guides use clinically-proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme. Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper
Break free from the vicious cycle of anorexia nervosa Anorexia nervosa affects both men and women, of all age groups and social classes, internationally. For both the sufferer and the friends and family who care for them, the impact of the illness can be devastating. However, it can be treated effectively using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This self-help book provides support to battle this notorious and widespread eating disorder and has been used effectively with many patients in clinical settings. Using CBT techniques, you will learn to: Understand the many forms and causes of anorexia nervosa Challenge negative thinking and behaviour Improve your body image Develop coping strategies for the future These clinically proven tools form a complete recovery programme, with practical exercises and worksheets. Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well scheme. Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper
How to break the vicious circle of 'never good enough' Perfectionism can be healthy but when it becomes unhealthy and turns into 'clinical perfectionism' (sometimes referred to as 'dysfunctional perfectionism') is can cause serious problems. It is associated with different mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and chronic fatigue syndrome. Those suffering from clinical perfectionism tend to judge themselves predominantly in terms of the pursuit and attainment of personally demanding standards and often feel unable to be flexible and change their goals, despite the significant negative impact that the pursuit of perfectionism may have on their quality of life. Includes: Description of Clinical Perfectionism Clinical Perfectionism and depression, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic fatigue Identifying the problem and monitoring Overcoming perfectionism - step - by - step self - help course based on CBT principles Avoiding relapse Case studies Other treatments - an overview.
A Books on Prescription Title Boost your confidence and change your life for the better Melanie Fennell's acclaimed self-help guide will help you to understand your low self-esteem and, armed with this knowledge, break out of the vicious circle of negative self-image, learning the art of self-acceptance and altering your life for the better. Explains the nature of low self-esteem and self-destructive thinking Describes what keeps low self-esteem going Explores how to identify your positive qualities and gain a more balanced view of yourself Contains a complete self-help program and monitoring sheets Based on clinically proven techniques of cognitive behavioural therapy
Originally developed as a manual for anorexia patients at his eating disorders clinic in the Royal Edinburgh hospital, Chris Freeman's is the first self-help book based on cognitive behavioural therapy to counter this most notorious and widespread of eating disorders. It occurs most frequently among young women, but affects both men and women of all ages, in all social groups, internationally. The first part of this groundbreaking guide provides an introduction to the subject of anorexia nervosa and its treatment using cognitive behavioural techniques for therapists, sufferers and their families. The second part is a self-help programme for recovery based on the treatment, which the author has used in his work with hundreds of patients. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a now internationally established method of treating emotional disorders such as anorexia, depression and panic by changing negative patterns of thought. The Robinson series of self-help guides based on CBT, written by practising clinical psychologists, has proved itself accessible and highly effective, and the series' reputation and sales increase with every year.
As many as one in 20 women in the western world suffer bouts of uncontrolled binge-eating. Going without food for long periods, making yourself vomit and taking laxatives you don't need are also common and are symptoms of bulimia nervosa. Such illness costs lives if not successfully treated. Now in its second edition, Peter Cooper's sympathetic and highly acclaimed guide gives a clear explanation of the disorder and the serious health issues that can result from it. He describes the treatments available today and, most importantly, sets out a self-help guide for those who want to tackle their difficulties for themselves, with a step-by-step programme. This is a real chance for sufferers to take the road to recovery, and will give their friends and family a much clearer understanding of the illness and its remedy.
