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Books that have helped me to grow the most

I have always loved reading and I like a good novel but I also enjoy reading books that are a bit science oriented, especially when it comes to athletic endeavors. 

I should point out that modern eating disorder professionals now understand that eating disorders are not addictions but mental health disorders. 

For me, I have seen how exercise has become an addictive behavior and that is closely linked to my particular eating disorder. I found the books on addiction to be interesting and helpful in my own recovery and understanding of disorder.

Here are a few that I have read in the last couple of years that I really like:

  • In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts-If you are interested in the science of addiction and how we have it all wrong when it comes to recovery
  • Addiction and Grace-If you are interested in the science and spiritual side of addiction
  • Daring Greatly-If you just want to live a fuller and more free life
  • The Gifts of Imperfection-If you are a perfectionist and need to learn how to move away from it
  • The Passion Paradox-Interesting read on becoming excellent and the possible price 
  • Sick Enough-If you need to learn about Eating Disorder effects on the body
  • Broken Image-An excellent novel about three people admitted to an Intensive Inpatient Eating Disorder recovery clinic.



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