Next to Nothing A Firsthand Account of One Teenager's Experience with an Eating Disorder

Name: Next to Nothing A Firsthand Account of One Teenager's Experience with an Eating Disorder
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ISBN: 9780195309669

ISBN-10: 0195309669

ISBN-13: 9780195309669

Edition: 2007

Authors: Carrie Arnold, B. Timothy Walsh

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More than simple cases of dieting gone awry, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are among the most fatal of mental illnesses, responsible for more deaths each year than any other psychiatric disorder. These illnesses afflict millions of young people, especially women, all over the world. Carrie Arnold developed anorexia as an adolescent and nearly lost her life to the disease. In Next to Nothing, she tells the story of her descent into anorexia, how and why she fell victim to this mysterious illness, and how she was able to seek help and recover after years of therapy and hard work. Now an adult, Arnold uses her own experiences to offer practical advice and guidance to young…

Book details

List price: $14.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/3/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 8.11" wide x 5.39" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English

Carrie Arnold lives in Ann Arbor, MI and is a graduate student at the University of Michigan, pursuing a Masters Degree in Public Health/Epidemiology. She is a frequent guest speaker at Eating Disorder Group Meetings, offering help and inspiration to others suffering from anorexia and bulimia.



Foreword


Preface



A Very Heavy Weight: Life With Anorexia and Bulimia


Consumed by ED


Obsessing About Food


Grabbing Hold of Recovery


The Face in the Mirror



Evolution of an Eating Disorder


In the Beginning


Just Five Pounds...


Atlanta, GA


Impatient Inpatient


Treatment in Philadelphia


Hospitalization, Take Two



The Basics: What You Need to Know About Eating Disorders


Eating Disorders Defined


What Causes Eating Disorders?


Medical Dangers


Diseases That Frequently Co-occur With Eating Disorders


Diagnostic Migration


So, What Next?



After the Diagnosis: Getting the Right Treatment for You


Seeking Help


Goals of Treatment


Starting Treatment


Close-up on the Treatment Team: Who They Are and What They Can Do for You


Intensive Treatment Options


Recovery in Any Setting



The Personal Challenges of Recovery: Practical Tips


Accepting That You Have an Eating Disorder


Strategies and Techniques for Maintaining Recovery


Medical Issues in Recovery and Beyond


Food for life


Recovery at All Costs



Dealing With the World While in Recovery


Talking to Family and Friends About Your Eating Disorder


Enlisting Support During Recovery


Dealing With Dumb Comments, Part I


Everyday Life: The 23 hours Each Day When You're Not in Therapy


Walking the Walk and Talking the Talk



Relapse: There and Back Again


One Step Forward, Two Steps Back


Return to Anorexia


Back in Residential Treatment


Relapse Prevention


Dealing With Dumb Comments, Part II



Closure



For Caregivers of Young People With Eating Disorders


Some Frequently Asked Questions for the Recently Diagnosed


Glossary


Resources


Bibliography


Index