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The Invisible Man: A Self-help Guide for Men With Eating Disorders, Compulsive Exercise and Bigorexia [Paperback]

John F. Morgan (Author)
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Publication Date: 14 Feb 2008 | ISBN-10: 1583911502 | ISBN-13: 978-1583911501 | Edition: 1

Increasingly boys and men are suffering with eating disorders and related body image problems. Some have full-blown conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive exercising or bigorexia. Others are distressed by slightly lesser degrees of disordered eating or over-exercise and seek ways of overcoming their problems.

The Invisible Man applies the latest research to produce a practical, problem-focused self-help manual for men with eating disorders and body image problems. Divided into four sections, this evidence-based survival kit covers:

  • the wider cultural context of male body image problems
  • features unique to men
  • science fact and science fiction
  • a 7 stage approach to treatment.

By combining the science of cognitive behaviour therapy with motivational enhancement and problem-solving therapies, The Invisible Man provides help to all men with body image disorders, as well as families and professionals involved in their care.

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  • Paperback: 184 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (14 Feb 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1583911502
  • ISBN-13: 978-1583911501
  • Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 1.3 x 23.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 464,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"An exceptionally experienced and expert clinician has given us an exceptionally useful book to guide boys and men in understanding and healing eating disorders, compulsive exercise, and uniquely male body image disorders." - Arnold Andersen, Professor of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Iowa, USA

"In 'The Invisible Man', John Morgan makes a powerful case for meeting the particular needs of men affected by eating disorders. It can be difficult for anyone to seek help - but the problem is so much greater for young men who develop what many people mistakenly consider is a female problem. Morgan combines theory and practical help in a highly readable style." - Susan Ringwood, Chief Executive Officer of BEAT

"The book has many excellent attributes - none more so than the chapter on healthy habits, providing clinicians with some excellent tools with which to work. It is written in an informative style, without being overly academic. There is also an excellent resource section with some useful websites. This book will ensure that we can no longer use our lack of knowledge as an excuse for avoiding the problems of male eating disorders. Highly recommended." - Nursing Standard, April 22(34) 2008  

"B-EAT the principal UK charity for eating disorders, recommends this book as an important resource for anyone wishing to understand these particular men's issues. I second that recommendation." - Carl Eaton, Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2009

About the Author

John F. Morgan is head of the Yorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders. John's research portfolio addresses causes and treatments of eating disorders, and he has written commentaries on eating and body image disorders in men for journals and media.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Sticking plaster not a cure 14 Aug 2012
By Diogenes
Format:Paperback
As somebody who has a poor relationship with food I was hoping for good things from the book and especially after reading the reviews.

I was disappointed at every turn. The book focuses much too strongly on behaviour at the exclusion of the emotional. By attempting to deal with four issues at once (binge-eating, anorexia, bulimia and over-exercise) it didn't really get to grips with any. This seems to me fairly typical of the CBT mindset which all but denies underlying emotions on the premise that if we behave as though we're well we will be well. In essence it's a sophisticated contemporary take on the faith healer telling the cripple to throw their crutches away.

There was an automatic (and false) assumption binge-eaters loathe their bodies. I'd suggest it's the emotions behind the behaviour not the after-effects that need to be addressed. If I lose weight as a result of stopping binges that's great - but my motivation is to stop the self-loathing and disgust I feel at my actions, not change my body - which I've never felt more comfortable in.
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5.0 out of 5 stars worth waiting for 22 Jun 2009
By Lindy Lou
Format:Paperback
This book has filled the large gap in self-help literature for men with body image & eating disorders.
It is patient/user friendly, but written in a format that professionals will also find helpful when treating the increasing number of male sufferers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Invisible Man: A Self-help Guide for Men with Eating Disorders, Compulsive Exercise and Bigorexia 15 April 2008
By Suzy Clements
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for a friend of mine who was very ill with a lot of mental health issues. He was so impressed, that he asked me to read it and give him my view on it.

I thought that this book for any man that has a problem with their identity and mental health problems should read this book.

As I love reading human-interest books in general. This book is the one that I would recommend for men to read.

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