I've just begun seeking treatment for my BDD, as well as the issues associated with it.. my binge eating and bulimia and over-exercising.
I've seen a recommendation to read Jenni Shaefer's books but was wondering which would be the best to start with since she's written a couple.
Also, if anyone has other books that they would recommend, I would love to check them out as well.
thanks!
Jennis books are alright; for exercise addiction check out 'diary of an exercise addict' by jamie lynn sigler (the actress from sopranos) I really related to that one. I also just finished 'Hungry' by crystal renn, super great read.
hi. i dont read any books on E.D but i do write about the pain i am going through.
this helps.
my latest one is 'i know a person, his name is Ed' and is posted on this site as a discussion if you want to read it,
hopefully you can relate to it.
<3 Eve xxxxxxxxxx
My therapist had me read 'Why She Feels Fat' by Johanna Marie McShane and Tony Paulson, and is having me give it to a close circle of friends and fam to read too.
It was great, and I was amazed to read how other people wrote word for word things that I've thought or have been going through. It was very helpful.
I'll let you know of any others she recommends.
My mom is the only one who has gotten to it so far, and I really think it's helping her understand what I'm going through and how to deal with it. It's helping her understand that recovery is a slow process and that I can't just change over night.
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yeah poerty is one of the best ways to let things out. i also write songs sometimes but i want to make them good so i acn send them away one day to be sung by someone :) xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I read Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch while I was in treatment.
Also, I have been recommended Hunger Pains by Mary Pipher, Gaining: The Truth About Life After Eating Disorders by Aimee E. Liu, and Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too by Jenni Schaefer (a lot of girls read this when I was in treatment),
I just thought of this one: The Body Betrayed
I just ordered why she feels fat; can't wait till it arrives!
Hi everyone...this is my first day on this site..just joined. I have binge eating disorder and it has taken me a lifetime to put a name to what I am dealing with !!!
If you all had to pick a good book to start with...what would it be?
Also I am trying so hard to conquer this demon....any advice would be helpful!!
I am going to make this my first binge free day....I PROMISE MYSELF
Thanks everyone!
Welcome to the site KD!