Boys Get Anorexia Too
eBook - PDF

Boys Get Anorexia Too

Coping with Male Eating Disorders in the Family

  1. 192 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Boys Get Anorexia Too

Coping with Male Eating Disorders in the Family

About this book

Eating disorders are usually associated with females but there are an increasing number of males affected by anorexia and bulimia. Often there is a link between male eating disorders and athletic prowess, and the quest for physical perfection can result in damaging behaviours associated with diet, supplements and exercise.

This unique and important book combines a mine of information with a readable and engaging case study. The author was shocked and horrified when her son developed anorexia at the age of twelve. Having a research background, she naturally turned her attention to finding out as much as she could about how best to combat this terrifying illness. Her son is now fully recovered and has supported this book that not only describes their experiences, but also provides a practical guide on how to cope with male eating disorders.

A much needed resource for other parents in similar situations, the book will also be of interest to people working in health centres, clinics and hospitals. It will also be invaluable for youth support groups, teachers and sports coaching staff, who are often the first to be aware of concerns about eating disorders in young men.

Jenny is a Chartered Accountant who worked in the pharmaceutical industry for many years. Latterly she has also worked in the Financial Services Industry (for six years) as a pharmaceutical and healthcare analyst and salesperson. She is a member of the Eating Disorder Association and a volunteer member of their Self Help Network.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Foreword
  4. Author's Note
  5. Preface
  6. Part I: About Anorexia in Boys
  7. Chapter 1 - What is anorexia and what are the effects?
  8. Chapter 2 - Boy's don't get anorexia, do they?
  9. Chapter 3 - Triggers for boy anorexia
  10. Chapter 4 - What to look out for
  11. Chapter 5 - Living with an anorexic boy
  12. Chapter 6 - Effects on the family
  13. Chapter 7 - Self-help
  14. Chapter 8 - Treatment options
  15. Chapter 9 - Therapy, therapy, therapy
  16. Chapter 10 - Healthy eating
  17. Chapter 11 - Caring for the carer
  18. Chapter 12 - Returning to normal life
  19. Chapter 13 - Do boys get other eating disorders?
  20. Suggested Reading List
  21. List of Useful Organisztions
  22. Part II: Joe's Story
  23. Chapter 14 - Setting the scene - happy chaos
  24. Chapter 15 - Decline and fall
  25. Chapter 16 - The diagnosis - watch out for Rex
  26. Chapter 17 - The treatment - heaven or hell?
  27. Chapter 18 - Recovering too quickly? Watch out for Rex
  28. Chapter 19 - Coming home - will Rex come too?
  29. Chapter 20 - Moving on - Rex has gone!