I have recently started treatment to deal with a 35 plus year eating disorder. I stumbled upon this book while looking for reading material on the topic. All I can say is wow! The author and this book did an outstanding job of outlining the physical and mental tolls eating disorders of any form can take on the body and all of its organs and their functions. (chapters are dedicated to a variety of ED's). It doesn't as much get into the treatment but does talk about how eating disorders can develop and continue to thrive in many scenarios. Reading this made me realize how much damage I have done and how I have also explained away a number of health issues which are clearly the result of my eating behaviors. It has been a real wake up call to continue to pursue and look for treatments which I know will be hard given how long this has gone on.
What I would highly recommend for parents of children of any age is even reading the last chapter on how to create a positive environment at home. My kids are already out of the house but I think this chapter offers great insights on how we can portray positive messages to our children and hopefully not pass along eating disorders to them.
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A Unique Blend of Expert Knowledge, Wisdom, and Compassion – A Must Read!
Throughout her book, Sick Enough, Dr. Gaudiani provides many examples of how patients with eating disorders often do not feel “sick enough” to merit treatment, while also showing us that there are ways providers and loved ones can help dismantle this deadly and fixed belief.Dr. Gaudiani is gifted in her ability to use language that is down-to-earth, non-pathologizing and inviting to the reader, while also clarifying the numerous bodily changes, medical complications, and medical treatment interventions associated with eating disorders. Medical providers, as well as other professionals, patients and families, will benefit from this easily-read text because it contains excellent case examples illustrating the medical challenges patients and loved ones face each day.Throughout her book, Dr. Gaudiani exposes and debunks the many myths associated with eating disorders which fuel the patient experience of not being sick enough for care. She also shares the metaphors, analogies, and parables she uses with her patients to help the reader grasp in a holistic way the physical and mental changes patients experience.Most importantly, Sick Enough conveys that our attempts to engage patients in medical treatment will fall short unless they are executed within a framework of compassion, appreciation for patient and family member lived experience, AND knowledge about eating disorders. This book is a must read.
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