Pieces of a Puzzle: The Link Between Eating Disorders and ADD (Paperback)

by Carolyn Dukarm (Author)
Key Phrases: impulsive binge eating, patient these questions, nutritional triggers, The Link, Kathleen Nadeau, Attention Deficit Disorder (more...)

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Product Description
Many individuals suffer daily from the symptoms of eating disorders. For many, however, their eating is not the only area of their life that is out-of-control. In this book, Dr. Dukarm, a pediatrician and eating disorders specialist, focuses on the overlap between eating disorders and ADD and points out how diagnosing and treating both of these disorders can fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle that hold the key to recovery.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Advantage Books (October 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971460930
• ISBN-13: 978-0971460935
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #134,156 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Innovative Approach to the Treatment of Eating Disorders, October 25, 2006

By	Katie - See all my reviews

Pieces of A Puzzle: The Link Between Eating Disorders and ADD has made a significant difference in my life. Dr. Dukarm is able to translate her knowledge and recommendations into a context that is easy to understand and apply. The content of this book is extremely beneficial, especially for those struggling with Bulimia or Binge Eating Disorder. After reading this book I contacted Dr. Dukarm, she was able to provide a consult. Her recommendations change my life for the better.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Poeces of a Puzzle- The Link Between Eating Disorders and ADD, November 12, 2006

By	cyndi - See all my reviews

A wonderful, easy reading book that gives you all the important information you need if dealing with a child with ADD, an eating disorder, or both. The question and answer layout makes it easy to find information quickly. I highly recommend it. I have a child with ADD (inattentive type) and she dabbles with eating issues. Thanks for this fabulous book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal book, June 2, 2009

By	Miss World - See all my reviews

As cliche as this will sound, this book changed my life for the better. After suffering from an eating disorder for over six years and finding no way to cope or recover I began to research treatment options on my own. Having always had the feeling that I had ADD, I had previously been tested but not allowed medication for fear from my doctors that I might use medications to lose more weight.

With the knowledge I gained from this book (and recommending it to my psychiatrist), we were able to come up with a proper recovery plan which has led to my life now, free of an eating disorder.

Even if you don't necessarily have an eating disorder of ADD, this book is incredibly interesting and provides much insight into the link between eating disorders and ADD.