anorexia nervosa

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Topical Term
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anorexia nervosa

Going hungry

writers on desire, self-denial, and overcoming anorexia
2008
A collection of essays in which nineteen writers chronicle their experiences with eating disorders, describing the role depression, genetics, sexuality, sports, religion, fashion, and family played in their disease and their personal search for healing.

Anorexia & bulimia

1999
Discusses the nature, causes, and effects of anorexia and bulimia.

Anorexia nervosa

finding the life line
1986
Offers information on the possible causes, incidence, effects, treatment, and prevention of anorexia. Includes life stories told by recovering anorexics.

Running lean

When Calvin's girlfriend, Stacey, develops a dangerous obsession with her body image that threatens her well-being, Calvin decides to speak up even though he knows confronting her may damage their relationship.

How to disappear completely

on modern anorexia
2013
Kelsey Osgood describes her decade-long battle with anorexia and explores the physical, internal, and social ramifications of eating disorders and subverts many of the popularly held notions of the illness.

The golden cage

the enigma of anorexia nervosa
2001

Perfect girls, starving daughters

the frightening new normalcy of hating your body
2007
Examines how eating disorders and food and body issues impact nearly every woman on Earth at some point in her life, revealing the societal and cultural factors that have led to a disturbing rise in eating disorders in recent years.

Running on empty

a diary of anorexia and recovery
2004
The author reveals her personal struggles with anorexia and bulimia and shares the pain and frustration of her treatment and ultimate victory over the disorder.

Eating disorders

the facts
1997
Offers practical advice about the eating disorders of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and obesity, discussing why they occur, describing the eating behaviors associated with each condition, and looking at available treatments.

Anorexia & bulimia

your questions answered
1996
Discusses the potentially life-threatening conditions of anorexia and bulimia, showing how the eating disorders are created, symptoms and effects, what sufferers can do to help themselves, and where to get professional assistance.

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