Anorexia nervosa, in simple terms, is self-starvation. However, it is a complex problem with intricate roots; and, recovery is best accomplished with a grasp of sound information, specific tasks, and the support of others. All of that is provided in this guidebook, which includes:
• Answers to questions most often asked
• Insight from recovered and recovering
• Monika Ostroff's story of recovery
• Specific things to do that have worked
• Information on healthy eating and weight
• Suggestions for how to stay committed
• A special section for parents & loved ones
Lindsey Hall is an internationally respected author of several books on eating disorders and recovery topics, including the bestseller, Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery. She has spoken throughout the United States at eating disorders conferences, universities, and public programs.
Monika Ostroff, MSW, recovered after ten years of anorexia, is a therapist, author and consultant specializing in eating disorders. She is currently the Program Director for the Eating Disorder Treatment Center at Hampstead Hospital.