Bulik, Cynthia M.

Midlife eating disorders : your journey to recovery / Cynthia M. Bulik, Ph. D. - First U.S. edition. - viii, 342 pages ; 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A culture of discontent-why midlife and why now? -- Defining the disorders-what are these eating and feeding disorders? -- What's different about midlife eating disorders? -- The face of eating disorders in men -- The changing context of eating disorders -- Genes and environment at any age -- Partners suffer -- Pregnancy, childbirth, and eating disorders -- Parenting with an eating disorder -- Motivators for recovery -- Finding compassionate care -- It's not a life sentence, and recovery is not solitary confinement.

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Eating disorders.
Middle-aged persons--Mental health.
Middle age--Psychological aspects.

RC552.E18 / B85 2013

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