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Affected by anorexia?
Dr Elizabeth McNaught tells her personal story of eating disorders
You'll find a voice of sympathy and understanding in this powerful book
Anna Hockley
Eden Christian Books Specialist
For anyone struggling with Anorexia, this honest, first-hand account of dealing with the disorder understands exactly what you are going through. Told as a series of letters for her younger self, Life Hurts is Dr Elizabeth McNaught's personal experience of growing up anorexic. Either to help you though, or help you understand better, anorexia, Life Hurts is compassionate, understanding, and truthful in its account.
"She's not going anywhere. Her heart is struggling. She's not stable enough to move"
Lizzie couldn't believe it. She had just gone to the hospital for a quick check-up and now they told her she could die.
The doctors had diagnosed Anorexia and that she must regain weight. Her life closed in around her, but all she wanted was to avoid food. Anyone who lives with an eating disorder fights their own thoughts, their own anxieties, their own self, every second of every minute of every day.
For Lizzie this was her reality from the age of 14. However through professional help, the support of her loving family and her faith, she somehow found the hope and strength to overcome.
Life Hurts tells Lizzie's story, reflecting on it from her perspective as a doctor. Her vision is to inspire and encourage others to see that, although eating disorders can be devastating, there is hope for all of us.
Author
Dr Elizabeth McNaught
Book Format
Paperback
Publisher
Malcolm Down Publishing
Published
March 2017
Weight
146g
Page Count
136
Dimensions
13.3 x 19.7 x 0.8 cm
ISBN
9781910786659
ISBN-10
1910786659
Eden Code
4507616
Foreword
Preface
Chapter One: I Couldn't Believe It - A Letter to Myself in Hospital
Chapter Two: Sticks and Stones - A Letter to Myself as an Eleven Year Old Girl
Chapter Three: So Quickly - A Letter to Myself After the Family Row
Chapter Four: Conflict and Trust - A Letter to Myself After Confirmation
Chapter Five: What's the Answer? - A Letter to Myself After I Took Control
Chapter Six: PEGs and Pressure - A Letter to Myself After Discharge
Chapter Seven: Transforming Disease - A Letter to Myself After Telling My Story Publicly
Chapter Eight: Institutional Stigma - A Letter to Myself After Being Told I Should Leave
Chapter Nine: Recovery?
Epilogue
Appendix 1: A Father's Perspective
Appendix 2: A Mother's Perspective
Appendix 3: Family Impact
Appendix 4: Finding Help
Appendix 5: Letter to Someone Going to See the Doctor
Appendix 6: Signs and Symptoms
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