Bulimia: A Guide To Recovery
Table of Contents
Reprinted from Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery
By Lindsey Hall and Leigh Cohn
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| 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 |
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Chapter 2. Eat Without Fear: A True Story of the Binge-Purge Syndrome |
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| 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 |
