Inner Anchor

Tips to Identify and Overcome Bulimia Nervosa for Teen Girls

By: Shannon Michelle

Narrated by: Amanda Miller

Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

Have you struggled to keep food down for several months now? Do you remember the last time you ate without feeling weighed down and guilty? When was the last time you looked in the mirror without grimacing? I can help you.

This book is dedicated to those suffering with an eating disorder called Bulimia Nervosa. I am writing based on my experience with the disease. The personal accounts within this book can aid in identifying and overcoming this disorder. Too many teen girls walk the halls of school living in their heads and starving their bodies. This book can help you to see the beautiful girl in the mirror, enjoy food again and begin talking about your feelings without fear of judgment.

Twenty years ago, I was caught in the grips of Bulimia Nervosa. The disorder made me feel as though I had an anchor inside of me. I stood at 5 foot 2 inches, weighted 92 pounds, and wore a size zero in jeans. I will relate to you within this book the ways to beat this eating disorder.

Eating disorders can take their toll on you, your relationships, and your life. I have written this book as a guide for you to find an outlet for your thoughts, coping mechanisms for your stress and a way forward in your daily interactions with family, friends, and peers.

It is important to understand, this disease is not attention seeking, but instead a reaction to overattentive environments. If you read through this book, you will find tips and guides to cope with school, sports, family, and friends. It is not easy being a teenage girl, especially in high school. This guide serves to help navigate the daily pressures young women are under in their everyday lives.

©2023 Shannon Michelle (P)2024 Shannon Michelle

Great Book.

It is essential to have a copy of this book. Any adolescent struggling with bulimia will benefit greatly from reading this book because of how informative it is. The author does an excellent job of making the novel seem more personal and bringing delicate topics into the spotlight. This book offers advice and methods for addressing the underlying reasons of bulimia, such as low self-esteem, which may lead to the disorder. It provides some wonderful practical tips on how to open up channels of communication and how to have a happy life overall.

A Genuinely Helpful Resource

"Inner Anchor: Tips To Identify and Overcome Bulimia Nervosa for Teen Girls" is an excellent resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of bulimia nervosa. As an employer who recently discovered that one of my employees suffers from an eating disorder, I found the audiobook to be an informative and practical guide for parents, friends, and loved ones who may be struggling to understand and support someone with bulimia nervosa.

Shannon Michelle's words are ideally supported by narrator Amanda Miller's compassionate and supportive tone. The audiobook covers a range of topics related to bulimia nervosa, including its causes, symptoms, and potential treatments. Shannon also offers practical tips and advice on how to identify and overcome the disorder, such as cultivating self-compassion, setting realistic goals, and developing healthy coping mechanisms.

I absolutely recommend this audiobook to anyone looking for a comprehensive and compassionate guide to bulimia nervosa management. The audiobook's clear and concise language, personal anecdotes, and practical strategies make it a valuable resource for anyone seeking a more comprehensive understanding of this complex disorder.

Wow! Real helpful resource.

The author really educates you about this hard topic. You are going to get great tips to manage Bulimia. Author gives ways to improve self-esteem through self-reflection. I greatly recommend this book. You will learn a lot about the subject.

Great Audiobook

If your a parent and your teenager has Bulimia Nervosa or eating disorders and always worrying about keeping the food down for a while to do not get weight or suffering other eating disorders, then this book is a perfect match for you.
In this guide you and you Will teenagers discover and learn about eating disorders, identify and overcoming tips for Bulimia Nervosa, and much important motivational knowledge and information to think about teen’s environment, health thinking to overcome those stressors to have a happy life.

The book for anyone with Bulimia nervosa

I enjoyed this book and found the information current and easy to read (listen to as well). Chapter 6 was probably my favorite, "Steps Toward Peace," as she provided excellent tips and suggestions to manage Bulimia, all backed by science papers etc. I recommend this book to anyone who is suffering from or knows someone who could benefit from the info contained within.

Compassionate

And resourceful. The narrator spoke directly to the teen and reassured them that they can overcome this. This was heartfelt and I think a good help to teens in this position. The book had many good tips and strategies for persevering.

Well Written

The author does a beautiful job of writing about such a hard topic. Hard for the one suffering and hard for the family members. Shannon does a great job pulling from real life examples and stories so the reader feels less alone and more comfortable. Teens who suffer with this feel a great amount of shame, guilt and anxiety. I thought the tips on eating meals as well as communication with those closest to you were very valuable.

An important addition

This is an exceptional audiobook that provides invaluable insight into the world of eating disorders, particularly bulimia nervosa. The author's personal experience with the disease adds an element of authenticity to the book, and her dedication to helping parents understand the disorder is admirable.

The audiobook is a useful tool for parents who may be struggling to understand their daughter's behavior and is designed to aid in identifying and overcoming bulimia nervosa. The author shares personal accounts that are not only informative but also emotionally impactful, which can help parents empathize with their daughter's struggles.

One of the strengths of this audiobook is its focus on patterns and pitfalls that parents should look out for. The author does an excellent job of explaining how the disorder operates and provides practical advice on how to address it. The book is easy to follow, and the author's voice is clear and engaging, making it an enjoyable listen.

Insightful And Timely!

In this beautifully narrated audiobook, the author describes the harrowing experience of suffering Bulimia Nervosa as a teen (she has lived it!). She vividly explains the shame, fear, and isolation of bulimic teens and offers several practical, actionable strategies to cope and recover, including journaling, exercise, meditation, group therapy, and even music therapy. ALL teens should give this treasure a listen, especially in the modern digital world where Social Media and hype have outpaced connection and belonging.

A must read for young ladies who suffer

As someone who suffered from various eating disorders as well as low self-esteem, I can attest that this book is one of the best I've read to help win the battle with bulimia nervosa. The author lived through it so it feels like you're talking to a friend. A wide range of useful tips are given: how to eat healthy and without guilt, how to express your feelings, how to communicate with parents, and much more. it's so sad that modern society puts girls in a position of constant comparison and trying to live someone else's life. I highly recommend this comprehensive guide to healthy life and self-love for young ladies.