In the familiar, accessible style of other “Dummies books,” this practical, reassuring guide covers a wide variety of facts and topics. It explains anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, as well as other disorders such as bigorexia and compulsive exercising. Informative checklists help you determine if you are suffering from an eating disorder, as well as the serious medical impacts. You’ll see how to find the right therapist, evaluate the latest treatments, and support your—or your loved one’s—recovery in day-to-day living.

Discover how to:
         Identify the warning signs
         Recognize companion disorders and addictions
         Handle anxiety and emotional eating
         Survive setbacks
         Approach someone about getting treatment
         Treat disorders in men, children, or the elderly

The Dummies Way:
         Explanations in plain English
         “Get in, get out” information
         Icons and other navigational aids
         Tear-out cheat sheet
         Top ten lists
         A dash of humor and fun

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Susan Schulherr, LSCW is a licensed clinical social worker who has had a private psychotherapy practice in New York City for nearly 30 years. She has worked with people with eating disorders for over 20 of those years. She has presented workshops at the local and national level on eating disorders and on issues of weight and eating to both professional and lay audiences.
Ms Schulherr is also a trained family and couples therapist. She has extensive experience in the trauma specialty approaches of EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, each of which she has adapted for the treatment of eating disorders.