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