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Paperback: 247 pages
Publisher: Guilford Press; Reissue edition (26 Sep 1995)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0898621798
ISBN-13: 978-0898621792
Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 13.9 x 1.7 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,098 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2 in Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Psychology & Psychiatry > Specific Topics > Eating Disorders
- #6 in Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Psychology & Psychiatry > Specific Topics > Compulsive Behaviour
- #10 in Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Psychology & Psychiatry > Specific Topics > Mental Health & Illness

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"Fairburn's broad, popular text... provides a concise discussion on related research, information and methods for controlling the behaviour of food bingers. The author has managed to intermix all the key issues throughout the text, thus providing consistent and relevant information." - John Thain, Nursing Standrard, August 2005

"This book is exceptional and can be used as a form of treatment, to bolster treatment, or to teach professionals about those who struggle with binge eating problems. Clearly this book is the culmination of Dr. Fairburn's years of Center for Eating and Weight Disorders" - Denise E. Wifley, Co-Director, Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, USA

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Winner of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Self-Help Seal of Merit!

Do you have a binge eating problem or know someone who does? This authoritative book provides all the information needed to understand binge eating and bring it under control. Whether you are working with a therapist or on your own, clear, step-by-step guidelines will show you how to:

overcome the urge to binge
gain control over eating behavior
reduce the risk of relapse
establish stable, healthy eating habits.

This unique book has been tested in controlled clinical research, and its success rate is outstanding. From a leading international expert, here is the advice, encouragement, and detailed guidance that can help you transform your relationship to food.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Life Saver, 18 Dec 2003

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I read this book after suffering from various ED's for over 11 years. Having been through the system with no great success I had pretty much given up. This book saved my life. Reading Dr Fairburns words took away so many feelings of lonliness and isolation, this guy really knows his stuff. I would say this book is a must for anyone suffering from Eating Disorders or merely fighting the diet cycle. I have completed the self help section of this book and am now well on the road to recovery. I keep this book with me at all times. If you have an ED, please read this book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Sensible advice that works, 27 Oct 2005

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I bought this book in desperation when I was completely unable to control my eating. A month later I am (usually!) eating 3 regular meals and 3 small snacks a day.

I was impressed that what is in the book is based on real research. The author doesn't make any miraculous claims but is realistic about what is achievable.

The programme Fairburn sets out is easy to understand and starts small eg just record what you're eating & how you're feeling, then progresses so over time you learn how to deal with the urge to binge.

I think one of the other reviews says this is a 12 step programme - this makes it sound like Overeaters Anonymous, which is misleading. The author does not recommend abstaining from any specific foods, and the steps are not similar to OA - and there aren't 12 of them!

If you need help to sort out your overeating then I would say for a few quid this book is definitely worth a try.

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4.0 out of 5 stars definitely worth it, 24 Jan 2008

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After two year of therapy my eating disorder was really getting me down. My eating was still uncontrollable and I was sick of living my life in this way, so I decided to buy this book in a desperate bid to get over it.
I have to say I was amazed at how quickly I managed to follow the guidelines, although I was very determined for it to work. You have to be prepared to put the effort in but I can now say that my eating is pretty normal.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is suffering with a binge eating disorder or even to a parent who wants to understand more about the illness. The self-help programme, demanding as it may be, is worth the effort if you really want to change. I did it so there's no reason why anyone else shouldn't be able do it as well. Good luck.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Overcoming Binge Eating will do the trick
Great book - has been a well thumbed read and I expect that it will become like my bible for now.

Published on 15 Jun 2009 by M. Shrimpton

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The first half of this book covers the facts about binge eating. This may be helpful for someone who needs the background about EDs but as someone who has had an ED for many... Read more

Published on 14 Sep 2008 by Mary Jane

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful resource
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