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 Gráinne 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.
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“…February also sees the launch of a book of practical advice for parents by Grainne Smith… (Community Practitioner, 1 Jan 04) “…invaluable reading for any relative trying to support someone suffering from anorexia or bulimia…” (Independent, 19 January 2003) “…a welcome practical guide for parents…can be warmly recommended…” (Intl Jnl of Adolescent Med & Health, Vol 16(2), 2004 “…offers vital support and advice to a family coping with, or recovering from, eating disorders…” (Here’s Health, April 2004) “… this is a very readable book, with a skilful interweaving of the author’s own story and suggestions and advice…” (Eating Disorders Resources, 4 May 2004) “…practical suggestions and ideas for coping…” (Human Givens Journal, July 04)
“…February also sees the launch of a book of practical advice for parents by Grainne Smith… (Community Practitioner, 1 Jan 04) “…invaluable reading for any relative trying to support someone suffering from anorexia or bulimia…” (Independent, 19 January 2003) “…a welcome practical guide for parents…can be warmly recommended…” (Intl Jnl of Adolescent Med & Health, Vol 16(2), 2004 "…For parents and carers…invaluable…it should be recommended reading for all professionals working in the field of eating disorders…" (Signpost (magazine of the EDA, March 2004) “…offers vital support and advice to a family coping with, or recovering from, eating disorders…” (Here’s Health, April 2004) “… this is a very readable book, with a skilful interweaving of the author’s own story and suggestions and advice…” (Eating Disorders Resources, 4 May 2004) "...invaluable to anyone guiding a loved one through the nightmare of eating disorder..." (Leopard Magazine, June/July 2004) “…practical suggestions and ideas for coping…” (Human Givens Journal, July 04)
“…February also sees the launch of a book of practical advice for parents by Grainne Smith… (Community Practitioner, 1 Jan 04) “…invaluable reading for any relative trying to support someone suffering from anorexia or bulimia…” (Independent, 19 January 2003) “…a welcome practical guide for parents…can be warmly recommended…” (Intl Jnl of Adolescent Med & Health, Vol 16(2), 2004 "…For parents and carers…invaluable…it should be recommended reading for all professionals working in the field of eating disorders…" (Signpost (magazine of the EDA, March 2004) “…offers vital support and advice to a family coping with, or recovering from, eating disorders…” (Here’s Health, April 2004) “… this is a very readable book, with a skilful interweaving of the author’s own story and suggestions and advice…” (Eating Disorders Resources, 4 May 2004) "...invaluable to anyone guiding a loved one through the nightmare of eating disorder..." (Leopard Magazine, June/July 2004) “…practical suggestions and ideas for coping…” (Human Givens Journal, July 04)
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"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 Gráinne 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.Gráinne 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.
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Finding out my adult Daughter had been struggling with Anorexia was such a shock, I went into panic what could I do? I did not understand, I asked her "How can I help"
the "Minx" replied, I don't know, but i don't give up that easy,
I read the book and discovered what my daughetr had to contend with, and it was a contention, no more than that it was and is an up hill battle, just to get to eat something.
how did the book help, I learnt to understand what she was struggling with, and talk to her on her terms without judging her, I learnt through the book to understand that some days she just could not win, other days a small amout of food was an enormous victory.
Great book to help everyone understand the battle ahead
the "Minx" replied, I don't know, but i don't give up that easy,
I read the book and discovered what my daughetr had to contend with, and it was a contention, no more than that it was and is an up hill battle, just to get to eat something.
how did the book help, I learnt to understand what she was struggling with, and talk to her on her terms without judging her, I learnt through the book to understand that some days she just could not win, other days a small amout of food was an enormous victory.
Great book to help everyone understand the battle ahead
By Chloe
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I bought this book as an attempt to try and help my family to dwal better wiht my eating disorder. it does have its place and does have some very good suggestions particularily for the practicalities of living with someone who is ill.
However I didnt like how I as the sufferer was eferred to as being my disorder. i am not. it is a part of me. i got what was trying to be suggested in that when someone is ill that that is often the only thintg people react to. however surely this just continues this. one of the most annoying things when you are ill is people reacting to you as though you are the disorder. you are not, but when you can remember so little of yourself well, it does not help to be referred to as "anorexia" or "bulimia"
however it does have some good insight and although as a sufferer I find it very trigerring it has definently been of huge comfort and reference to my family. It is certainly worth purchising.
However I didnt like how I as the sufferer was eferred to as being my disorder. i am not. it is a part of me. i got what was trying to be suggested in that when someone is ill that that is often the only thintg people react to. however surely this just continues this. one of the most annoying things when you are ill is people reacting to you as though you are the disorder. you are not, but when you can remember so little of yourself well, it does not help to be referred to as "anorexia" or "bulimia"
however it does have some good insight and although as a sufferer I find it very trigerring it has definently been of huge comfort and reference to my family. It is certainly worth purchising.
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