| Description |
x, 246 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Overcoming series |
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Overcoming series.
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| Contents |
What is a binge -- Binge eating, eating disorders, and obesity -- Who binges -- Psychological and social problems associated with binge eating -- Physical problems associated with binge eating -- Causes of binge eating problems -- Binge eating and addiction -- Treatment of binge eating problems -- Getting started -- Regular eating -- Alternatives to binge eating -- Problem solving and taking stock -- Dieting and related forms of food avoidance -- What next -- The body mass index -- If you are overweight -- Organizations that can help -- A note for relatives and friends -- A note for therapists |
| Summary |
Authoritative and accessible, this book provides all the information needed to both understand binge eating and bring it under control. Containing a new self-help program based on the most effective strategies for controlling these behaviors, it is designed to be used on its own or in conjunction with therapy. The program provides step-by-step guidance for: overcoming the urge to binge; establishing stable, healthy eating habits; getting control of eating behavior; and reducing the risk of relapse |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-241) and index |
| Subject |
Compulsive eating -- Popular works.
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Compulsive eating.
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Feeding and Eating Disorders.
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Compulsive Behavior.
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Bulimia.
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Compulsive Behavior.
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Compulsive Disorder
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Feeding and Eating Disorders.
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Hyperphagia.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular Work.
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| LC no. |
94043152 |
| ISBN |
0898621798 (paperback) |
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0898629616 (alk. paper) |
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