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Life Hurts

A Doctor's Personal Journey Through Anorexia

  • Paperback
  • 136 pages
  • Publisher: Malcolm Down Publishing
  • 13.3 x 19.7 x 0.8 cm

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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

Life Hurts tells Lizzie's inspiring journey of her battle with anorexia, reflecting on it from her perspective as a doctor.
Anna Hockley

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.

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  • 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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