by Jenni Schaefer | Publisher: McGraw-Hill | Release Date: December 2003 | ISBN: 9780071839501

The 10th Anniversary Edition of the book that has given hope and inspiration to thousands who are dealing with eating disorders "If you or someone you love has an eating disorder, this is the book to read."—Dr. PhilJenni had been in an abusive relationship with Ed for far too long. He controlled Jenni's life, distorted her self-image, and tried to physically harm her throughout their long affair. Then, in therapy, Jenni learned to treat her eating disorder as a relationship, not a condition. By thinking of her eating disorder as a unique personality separate from her own, Jenni was able to break up with Ed once and for all.Inspiring, compassionate, and filled with practical exercises to help you break up with your own personal E.D., Life Without Ed provides hope to the millions of people plagued by eating disorders. Beginning with Jenni's “divorce” from Ed, this supportive, lifesaving book combines a patient's insights and experiences with a therapist's prescriptions for success to help you live a healthier, happier life without Ed.This 10th anniversary edition features a new afterword as well as sections devoted to family, friends, and supporters; how treatment professionals can use the book with their patients; and men with eating disorders."Of all the great books written on eating disorders, none has had a wider reach than Life Without Ed. Those suffering have found connection and hope, family members have found understanding and empathy, professionals have learned from it and praised it. It will remain a classic for decades to come."—Michael E. Berrett, PhD, psychologist; CEO and cofounder of the Center for Change; coauthor ofSpiritual Approaches in the Treatment of Women with Eating Disorders"[Life Without Ed] was the first [book] to teach readers that they can not only separate from their eating disorder, but also disagree with and disobey it. I wholeheartedly recommend this witty, hopeful guide to patients, carers, professionals, and anyone else who wants to understand what it's really like to live with an eating disorder and ultimately triumph over it."—Jennifer J. Thomas, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at the Harvard Medical School; co-director of the Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital"This uplifting book's intimate inner dialogue has energized countless young women—and men—in their own recoveries from eating disorders."—Leigh Cohn, MAT, CEDS, coauthor of Making Weight: Men's Conflicts with Food, Weight, Shape & Recovery"Jenni is truly a remarkable woman. She unselfishly shares her struggles and triumphs in something that will probably affect all of us in one way or another in our lifetime. Her candid and inspiring story will truly help those suffering from their own "Ed." I feel privileged to know her and her story."—Jamie-Lynn Sigler, actress

1. Open 00:01:36
2. Foreword 00:06:27
3. Introduction with 10th Anniversary Edition Update 00:26:35
4. Part 1: Filing for Divorce: Separating from Ed 00:00:46
5. Declaration of Independence 00:08:11
6. Making the Split 00:03:05
7. Disagree and Disobey 00:04:43
8. Ed's Rules 00:03:51
9. Ms. Perfectionist 00:04:22
10. Enlist Support 00:04:56
11. Not Just Anyone 00:06:10
12. Ed's Other Brides 00:04:11
13. True Value System 00:04:11
14. Whatever It Takes 00:03:56
15. Thom's Turn 00:04:32
16. Part 2: It's Not About Food?!: How Food Is Involved 00:00:35
17. Dinner 00:03:29
18. Be Real 00:04:02
19. Just for You 00:02:29
20. Food Plan 00:03:56
21. Cheeseburger, Please 00:05:13
22. The Weekend with the Cake 00:04:09
23. Holidays 00:03:26
24. Overcompensating 00:03:29
25. Add Fat? 00:04:22
26. Overboard 00:02:28
27. Food Accounting 101 00:02:16
28. Thom's Turn 00:05:27
29. Part 3: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Is Thin Really Everything? 00:00:39
30. You Don't Look Like You Have an Eating Disorder 00:03:52
31. The Scale 00:04:02
32. Fat 00:02:40
33. My Private Platoon 00:02:29
34. Skinny Jenni 00:03:22
35. Impurities 00:02:08
36. Miss Anorexic 00:02:47
37. You Must Be Thin 00:03:21
38. Lindsey 00:02:34
39. Illusion 00:02:16
40. Thin 00:02:24
41. Vampire 00:02:02
42. Thom's Turn 00:06:50
43. Part 4: Merry: Go: Round: The Nuts and Bolts of Recovery 00:00:53
44. Ed's Defense Attorney 00:03:35
45. I'm Mistaken 00:03:43
46. Super Ed 00:02:12
47. Faithful to Ed 00:04:06
48. Tattletale 00:02:28
49. Guilty Poster 00:02:50
50. Weird: Amazing 00:04:11