| Introduction |
xi |
| PART
I. Understanding Bulimia |
|
| Chapter
1. Questions Most Often Asked about Bulimia |
|
| What
is bulimia? |
20 |
| Why
do people become bulimic? |
21 |
| Why
are bulimics mainly women? |
25 |
| What
special issues are faced by men with bulimia? |
33 |
| How
is bulimia related to sexual trauma? |
35 |
| How
does bulimia affect my relationships? |
39 |
| Is
it the same as anorexia nervosa? |
43 |
| What
is a typical binge? |
45 |
| What
are the medical dangers? |
46 |
| What
thoughts and feelings are associated with it? |
49 |
| What
other behaviors do bulimics share? |
52 |
| What
does it feel like to binge-vomit? |
53 |
| How
do I know if I have bulimia? |
55 |
| How
long does it take to get better? |
56 |
| Can
medication help in recovery? |
59 |
| How
do I learn to eat correctly? |
61 |
|
If I quit purging, will I gain weight? |
64 |
| How
should I choose a therapist? |
67 |
| What
can I do to help someone who has bulimia? |
70 |
| What
can be done to prevent eating disorders? |
71 |
Chapter 2. Eat Without Fear:
A True Story of the Binge-Purge Syndrome |
|
| Introduction |
75 |
|
Beginning |
77 |
|
Living with a Habit |
84 |
|
Marriage with a Secret Life |
86 |
| Shift
in Focus |
89 |
| Turning
Point |
93 |
| Ending
the Behavior |
95 |
| Lasting
Recovery |
83 |
| PART
II. Overcoming Bulimia |
|
| Chapter
3. How to Start |
|
| The
Decision to Stop |
107 |
| Setting
Reasonable Goals |
110 |
| Encouragement:
Why Get Better? |
113 |
| Chapter
4. Get Support! |
117 |
| Family
Support |
119 |
| Professional
Therapy |
123 |
| Eating
Disorders Treatment Centers |
126 |
| Other
Support |
127 |
| Medical
and Dental Examinations |
130 |
| Chapter
5. What Has Worked for Many |
133 |
|
Looking Beyond the Symptoms |
134 |
| Journal
Writing |
136 |
| Practicing
Self Esteem |
140 |
| Expressing
Yourself |
143 |
| Relaxation
|
145 |
| Working
on Body Image |
148 |
| Healthy
Physical Exercise |
153 |
| Experiencing
Hungers and Feelings |
156 |
| Cultivating
Relationships |
158 |
| Spiritual
Pursuits |
162 |
|
Changing Your Mind |
166 |
| Challenging
Cultural Influences |
170 |
| Chapter
6. Healthy Eating and Healthy Weight |
175 |
|
Dieting and Set Point |
176 |
| Getting
Past Food Fears |
178 |
|
Meal Planning |
181 |
| Special
Situations |
183 |
| Chapter
7. Things to Do Instead of Bingeing |
187 |
| Immediate
|
188 |
| Short-term
|
190 |
| Long-term
|
193 |
| Chapter
8. Advice for Loved Ones |
195 |
| Chapter
9. A Three-Week Program to Stop Bingeing |
203 |
| Chapter
10. A Guide for Support Groups |
261 |
| Forming
the Group |
261 |
| Rules
of the Group |
262 |
| Agendas
for Six Meetings |
263 |
| Resources |
273 |
| Bibliography
|
277 |
| Index
|
281 |
|
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Additional Resources:
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