Loving Someone with an Eating Disorder: Understanding, Supporting, and Connecting with Your Partner (The New Harbinger Loving Someone Series)
$20.95
Description
Book Synopsis: "[Author Dana] Harron’s emotional and practical advice for this growing global predicament comes highly recommended."—Library Journal
In this compassionate guide, eating disorder expert Dana Harron offers hope to partners of people with eating disorders. You’ll discover ways to communicate with empathy and understanding, strategies for dealing with mealtime challenges, and tips to help you both find your way back to trust, love, and intimacy.
If your loved one is one of millions of Americans who suffers from an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia, you may feel alone, without guidance or understanding. As a romantic partner, you need to know how to navigate issues such as parenting, sex and intimacy, and running a household. This book provides that help by addressing your uniquely complex and difficult situation, and provides much-needed support for growth and healing.
In Loving Someone With an Eating Disorder, you’ll find valuable information about eating disorders, diagnostic categories, and common misconceptions. You’ll also learn about the importance of self-care and boundaries for yourself, and find writing and perspective-taking exercises to help you gain a greater understanding of your partner’s struggle. You’ll also learn skills to help you address specific problems, such as managing groceries and meals together, sex and intimacy issues, and concerns about parenting.
Finally, you’ll find a practical discussion about treatment and recovery from disordered eating—making it clear that both you and your partner need healing—as well as information about seeking further support.
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Are you struggling to understand and support your loved one who has an eating disorder? Look no further than "Loving Someone with an Eating Disorder" by Dana Harron. This highly recommended book offers compassionate guidance for partners of individuals with eating disorders, providing valuable insight and practical advice for navigating this complex situation.
With millions of Americans suffering from eating disorders, it's important for partners to have the right tools and knowledge to help them. This book not only addresses common misconceptions about eating disorders, but also provides a deeper understanding of the diagnostic categories and the struggles individuals face.
One of the key aspects emphasized in this book is the importance of self-care and setting boundaries for yourself. By taking care of your own well-being, you'll be better equipped to support your partner on their journey towards healing. Through writing exercises and perspective-taking activities, you'll gain a greater understanding of your loved one's struggle and find new ways to connect with empathy and understanding.
This book also covers practical strategies for dealing with day-to-day challenges such as managing groceries and meals together, as well as intimate aspects of the relationship. You'll find valuable advice on how to navigate concerns about parenting, sex, and intimacy, ensuring that your relationship remains strong despite the difficulties posed by the eating disorder.
Seeking treatment and recovery is a crucial step for individuals with eating disorders, and this book highlights the significance of healing for both partners. It offers practical discussions on treatment options and further support, empowering you to take the necessary steps towards a healthier future together.
Don't let your loved one's eating disorder isolate you. Take action now and gain the knowledge and tools to support them on their journey of recovery. Click here to get your copy of "Loving Someone with an Eating Disorder" and start building a stronger, more connected relationship today.
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