Bedford Public Library

Next to nothing, a firsthand account of one teenager's experience with an eating disorder, Carrie Arnold with B. Timothy Walsh

eng

Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-160) and index

autobiography

index present

non fiction

Next to nothing

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Carrie Arnold with B. Timothy Walsh

Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands' adolescent mental health initiative

a firsthand account of one teenager's experience with an eating disorder

This book combines the personal accounts of the author with a discussion of the science of these serious psychiatric illnesses. It provides useful facts and important information on such topics as how to seek professional help, how to talk to family and friends about eating disorders, and how to maintain recovery on a day-to-day basis

A very heavy weight : life with anorexia and bulimia -- Evolution of an eating disorder -- The basics : what you need to know about eating disorders -- After the diagnosis : getting the right treatment for you -- The personal challenges of recovery : practical tips -- Dealing with the world while in recovery -- Relapse : there and back again -- Closure -- Appendix: For caregivers of young people with eating disorders -- Some frequently asked questions for the recently diagnosed -- Glossary

adolescent