171 pg, paper, ‘07

Carrie Arnold developed an eating disorder as an adolescent and nearly lost her life to the disease. Here she tells the story of her descent into anorexia, how and why she fell victim to this mysterious illness, and how she was able to seek help and recover after years of therapy and hard work. Now an adult, Arnold uses her own experiences to offer the reader the practical advice and guidance needed to end the struggle against disordered eating. With input from Dr Timothy Walsh, a leading authority on eating disorders, Next to Nothing is also a practical guide to recovery which offers the scientific information and personal support needed to manage and maintain recovery on a daily basis. Together they have created a hopeful, readable, accessible resource for young people.

The book also covers difficult topics such as:
The various types of psychotherapy available to those struggling with eating disorders
How to make the most of psychiatric hospitalization
Talking to family and friends about anorexia and bulimia

Part compelling memoir and part practical guide, Next To Nothing helps to ease the suffering and confusion that an eating disorder can bring, offering you the information and support needed to manage and maintain recovery on a daily basis.

CONTENTS:

1 – A Very Heavy Weight: Life with Anorexia and Bulimia
2 – Evolution of an Eating Disorder
3 – The Basics: What You Need to Know About Eating Disorders
4 – After the Diagnosis: Getting the Right Treatment for You
5 – The Personal Challenges of Recovery: Practical Tips
6 – Dealing with the World While in Recovery
7 – Relapse: There and Back Again
8 – Closure
Appendix: For Caregivers of Young People with Eating Disorders
Some Frequently Asked Questions for the Recently Diagnosed 

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

Carrie Arnold waged a seven-year battle with anorexia and bulimia. The holder of a Master’s of Public Health in Epidemiology, she is actively involved in eating disorders advocacy and education.

B. Timothy Walsh, MD., is the Ruane Professor of Pediatric Psychopharmacology in the Department of Psychiatric at the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, and founder of the Eating Disorders Research Unit at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. He is the author of If Your Adolescent Has an Eating Disorder: An Essential Resource for Parents.

REVIEWS:

“Wise, hopeful, funny, and inspiring. Next to nothing unravels the mysteries of eating disorder treatment and recovery. Carrie Arnold makes sense out of the confusion as she guides us along her personal journey of healing. I wish my family and I could have read this book during my struggle with anorexia and bulimia. This is a must-read!”
— Jenni Schaefer, author of Life Without Ed

“Humor and stark honesty are Arnold’s trademarks. Most writers uncritically throw in everything that has ever been said of eating disorders; Arnold pares it down to up-to-date and accessible science. This book is a wonderful combination of wit and wisdom.”
— Laura Collins, author of Eating with Your Anorexic

“This book is an insightful account of one person’s struggle with an eating disorder. It offers a helpful mix of information, ranging from the personal to the professional. I expect this book will be helpful to young adults with an eating disorder and their families.”
— Daniel le Grange PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Eating Disorders Program at the University of Chicago.