The Anorexic Experience (The Women's Press handbook series)

by Marilyn Lawrence (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1984

  $3.24

  Discusses the disorder of anorexia from the premise that it may be a reflection of problems encountered by women in our society and not necessarily the result of individual circumstances.

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $5.79

  Why should a bright young woman suddenly drive herself to starvation? Why does anorexia afflict so many women and girls? Marilyn Lawrence, a therapist with over 20 years' specialist experience, offers a clear and accessible guide to tackling this bewildering illness. She discusses: how to recognise anorexia in yourself and others the fallacy of the 'ideal weight' what treatments are available - their strengths and weaknesses how to resolve the conflicts which underpin anorexia practical ways of helping yourself and others