Eating disorders. How sufferers and their loved ones can understand each other.

This book is designed to improve communication between people with eating disorders, friends, and family, by explaining their way of thinking. Using examples from everyday life, the authors "translate" the language of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, revealing the emotional chaos that affects those suffering from these disorders and their loved ones. The book provides clear examples of common communication mistakes and offers invaluable advice on how to prevent triggers and restore the personality of a person suppressed by the illness. This unique source of information on eating disorders will be beneficial to anyone affected by an eating disorder: patients, their families and friends, as well as mental health professionals. Misunderstanding can have serious consequences in eating disorders. A well-meaning comment from parents can trigger or fuel thoughts imposed by the illness, and what may seem like criticism or rudeness from a person with an eating disorder is actually a cry for help. This book is designed to improve communication between people with eating disorders, friends, and family, by explaining their way of thinking. Using examples of everyday communication, the authors "translate" the language of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, revealing the emotional chaos that affects those suffering from these disorders and their loved ones. Additionally, the book contains many tips on how to prevent triggers and outsmart the illness in the communication process.