Treasure, Janet.

Anorexia nervosa : a survival guide for families, friends, and sufferers / Janet Treasure. - London : Routledge, 1997. - ix, 161 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Originally published: Hove: Psychology.

Includes bibliographical references.

Part 1. Anorexia Nervosa - Overview: What is Anorexia Nervosa? Who or What is to Blame? Ferment in the Feminals - Time and Time Again. Part 2. For Carers: Acknowledging the Problem. Pulling Together as a Family. What Can be Done About Eating? More than Mere Fattening Up. Part 3. For Sufferers: Preparing Yourself to Go - Recruiting Help. Understanding Yourself. What are the Dangers of Anorexia Nervosa? What You Should Know About Nutrition and Body Composition. Digging Deeper. Personality Patterns in Anorexia Nervosa. Repeating Patterns. Recovery. Part 4. Guidelines for Professionals: Guidelines for Therapists/Carers. Guidelines for Teachers. The Family Doctor\'s Perspective.

When anorexia strikes an individual and her family everyone is thrown into confusion by the mixture of emotions that emerge. Treasure answers common questions about the illness, and shows how families and professionals can co-operate to overcome it.

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