Anorexia and Bulimia for Dummies

This volume is a compassionate and caring guide, sorting through all the confusion and fear associated with being diagnosed with and treated for an eating disorder.

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A compassionate guide to identifying eating disorders and selecting an effective course of treatment Over two million people in the United States suffer from anorexia or bulimia, a number that continues to grow every day. Studies find that early detection and a subsequent full course of treatment are the keys to curing these near epidemic diseases. Anorexia and Bulimia For Dummies sorts through the confusion and fear of being diagnosed with an eating disorder, presenting sound medical and psychological approaches to treatment. This comprehensive guide explains why many sufferers go unnoticed by parents, teachers, and friends and shows readers how to spot early warning signs and a variety symptoms. It also includes a complete index of treatment centers across the country where anyone concerned about eating disorders can go and find help. Anorexia and Bulimia For Dummies is a great resource for anyone concerned with these dangerous disorders.