Ed says U said : the eating disorder translator
When an eating disorder (ED) is involved, the problems caused by miscommunication can have serious consequences. A remark from a parent that is intended as positive encouragement could act as a trigger and a criticism from someone with an ED might really be a cry for help
288 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
9781849053310, 9780857006776, 1849053316, 0857006770
806993325
1. Introduction
I. Setting the scene : 2. "Ed' the eating disorder
II. Early signs and symptoms : 3. Behaviour
4. Food
5. Relationships
6. Sense of self
III. Treatment : 7. Look out for the triggers
8. Behaviour
9. Food
10. Relationships
11. Sense of self
IV. Recovery : 12. Behaviour
13. Food
14. Relationships
15. Sense of self
V. From recovery to recovered : 16. Aim for a full life
you deserve it
17. Bulimia and EDNOS / Gill Ryan
18. Binge-eating disorder / Chevese Turner
19. Anorexia / Kelly Richards
20. Anorexia and bulimia / June Alexander
21. Who am I without Ed?
VI. Carers, families and friends : 22. Looking out for Ed
23. Helping the recovery process
VII. Myths and truths : 24. Focus on the facts
Appendix : Eating disorder advocacy and support organizations
Afterword / Susan Ringwood
Index
Includes index