I've just read, "Brain Over Binge" by Kathryn Hansen. I highly recommend this book if you have gone to traditional psychotherapy or Overeaters Anonymous (OA) and they have failed to stop your eating disorder. It was really helpful to have someone explain why those programs didn't work for me, and then give me another way to look at things that I could try. Informative and empowering. Yes!
Kathryn explains why the philosophies of both traditional psychotherapy and OA are disempowering. They both foster dependence rather than independence. You are encouraged to rely and put your trust in outside help (the therapist or OA group), versus tapping into your vast inner potential. For some of us, this is unhelpful at best. If you've gone to traditional therapy or tried OA and they haven't brought an end to your eating disorder, I recommend you read this book. It will be comforting to read a book by someone who has been where you are and overcome it. She can point you toward a possible way out. Best wishes.
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