Compulsive Eaters and Relationships Ending the Isolation
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction. Compulsive Eating: A Disease of Isolation. Part 1: Why Relationships Can Be Difficult for Compulsive Eaters. Common Obstacles to Healthy Relationships. Emotions on Hold. Emotions. Impulsive Behavior. Family Backgrounds and Abuse. Accepting the Good. Part 2: Common Relationship Dynamics. Overdependence on Others. Emotional Security: The "Magic Rescuer". Abstinence. Loneliness. Being Yourself. Overcoming Sex Role Stereotypes. Setting Boundaries. Accepting Anger. Ending Relationships. Part 3: Special Kinds of Relationships. Critical Persons. Problems in O.A. Relationships: Dependency. Accepting Our Bodies, Accepting Ourselves. Work Relationships. Sexual Relationships. Part 4: Using the O.A. Program to Improve Relationships. Spirituality. Working the Steps. A Healthy Recovery. Developing a Relationship with Ourselves. Conclusion: The Promises of Recovery for Relationships. The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.