Jennifer L. Gaudiani - Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders

Sick Enough turns the lights on for anyone caught in the dark and frightening world of eating disordersboth those suffering and the loved ones and professionals hoping to help them. Drawing on years of experience treating all kinds of people with all kinds of eating disorders, Dr. Gaudiani doesnt just give information, she inspires hope and paves a pathway to recovery. Bottom linethis book will save lives.

Margo Maine, PhD, FAED, CEDS Eating disorders specialist and author

Sick Enough is an incomparable contribution to a literature starving for an embracing, social justice-informed perspective on the medical management of those with eating disorders. Impeccably and accessibly composed, accentuated by case studies, metaphors and parables, this book validates patients diversity and lived experiences and comprehensively addresses the vagaries of medical complications associated with disordered eating. Dr. G.s passionate and effective capacity for sharing the depth and range of her clinical acumen ensures patients and professionals will equally benefit.

Beth Hartman McGilley, PhD, FAED, CEDS Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice

Dr. Gaudiani has created a work of great value that will not only educate families, motivate sufferers, and inform clinicians, but also her voice of love and human compassion, which all of us who know her deeply value, resonates throughout the book. She has merged her unique depth of knowledge and experience with her huge heart and ability to compassionately communicate. I am grateful for this invaluable resource. It will be a must-have for all clinicians who treat eating disorders and a gift to all families and sufferers as they understand and embrace their unique recoveries.

Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN, CEDRD-S Executive Director, Eating Disorder Treatment Collaborative/FEED of New York Founder and Spokesperson, National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

Dr. Gaudiani just wrote the book so many of us have been waiting for: fascinating, clear, and amazingly readable. Love and respect for the magic of the doctorpatient relationship is center stage. Eating disorders are serious and often deadly illnesses that take advantage of our cultural myth that health can be read from body size. This is a map of how to pay attention to what matters, ignore the distractions, and keep the faith.

Deb Burgard, PhD, FAED Co-founder, Health at Every Size

As an incredible resource for a wide range of medical problems encountered by those with eating disorders, this book provides an invaluable contribution to the field of eating disorders. Comprehensive in scope, it is written in language easily decipherable by patients, family members, and professionals from different disciplines. Dr. Gaudiani emphasizes that all individuals suffering from medical complications from eating disorders are sick enough to receive treatment and are deserving of recovery.

Anita Johnston, PhD Author of Eating in the Light of the Moon

Sick Enough is a beautifully written medical guide for living with or caring for someone with an eating disorder. Dr. Gaudiani shares her wisdom in a discussion that is complete and practical. Metaphors, scientific studies and patient vignettes are offered as tools that will help those who are suffering to make sense of their experience. Her voice emerges from a loving respect and commitment, crafting a framework for care that supports emotional growth and wellbeing. This will be a go to resource for clinicians, patients and families alike.

Kimberli McCallum, MD, CEDS, FAPA Founder and Chief Medical Officer McCallum Place Treatment Centers Associate Professor Clinical Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine

A rigorous medical guide to treating eating disorders, artfully weaving in the sociopolitical underpinnings, and as compassionate as it is captivating, Sick Enough is essential reading for clinicians and families. This book will be a game changer in eating disorder treatment.

Linda Bacon, PhD, Author of Body Respect and Health at Every Size

Knowledge is POWER. What might have been different if I had the power of knowledge when my daughter struggled with anorexia? I will never know but another mom who is desperately seeking knowledge to help her beloved child now has a resource written by Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani. Sick Enough provides a wealth of information that was specifically written to arm all those affected by eating disorders with the knowledge they need to fully recover.

Kitty Westin Advocate

Sick Enough is a tremendous resource and a must-read for anyone in a position to influence the physical and emotional development of young men and women. Dr. Gaudianis unique perspective as an internist and eating disorder specialist allows her to provide indispensable information on prevention, awareness, recognition, and treatment of the full continuum of eating disorders. A wealth of information and the best available go-to guide on DE and ED.

Caroline Silby, PhD Sport Psychology Consultant to US Figure Skating and author of Games Girls Play: Understanding and Guiding Young Female Athletes

In Sick Enough, Jennifer Gaudianis voice is one of guide, mentor, trusted companion, and sage. She tackles a complex and too-often deadly illness and transforms itthrough a holistic perspective, metaphorical language and case studiesinto a work worthy of breaking the secret code of eating disorders. Through compassion and respect, she is able to engage the authentic individual hiding beneath symptomology. This is not merely a bookit is a masterpiece.

Adrienne Ressler, LMSW, CEDS, F.iaedp Vice President Professional Development, The Renfrew Center Foundation Body Image Specialist

I have been waiting for a book like this to be written for my entire career. Dr. Gaudiani has written a book that is easy to digest while also being incredibly informative. There are wonderful case examples which illuminate the substantial medical issues facing people with eating disorders. This book is a necessary addition to anyone treating people with eating disorders.

Beth Mayer, LICSW Former Executive Director of Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA)

Dr. Gaudiani weaves her knowledge, experience, skill, and care masterfully in this necessary book. She is one of those brilliant physicians who can present medically accurate information in an accessible way, and she provides us with meaningful information about bodies and eating disorders in a compassionate and ethical way. Written from a weight-inclusive lens, this book will be one I refer to often.

Carmen Cool, MA, LPC Psychotherapist and educator

Sick Enough is a gift to the eating disorders field, addressing a significant need in the literature. Dr. Gaudiani provides a comprehensive discussion of the medical/nutritional concerns across eating disorder diagnoses in a manner that is accurate, easily understood, and respectful while addressing the stigma individuals with eating disorders often face. Sick Enough is a must-read for those with eating disorders, their families, all communities of support, as well as the professionals who care for these amazing individuals.

Leah L. Graves, RDN, LDN, CEDRD, FAED Vice President of Nutrition and Culinary Services, Veritas Collaborative, LLC

The field has very much needed a book written for and including everyone that suffers from eating disorders. Dr. Gaudiani in print, as in life, delivers passion, grace, intelligence and hope to those who seek to understand the impact of these illnesses on the human body. I unequivocally recommend this book to professionals and families alike.