Illness Experiences and Medical Discourses : A Case Study about Recovery from Eating Disorders in Japan

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This study aims to explore how illness experiences were influenced by medical discourses. In recent times, eating disorders have recognized social problem in Japan, and now it has become easy for individuals to obtain medical information about eating disorders. This study identified a strong influence between the information through the Internet, books, and the advice of psychiatrists and their recovery experience. In this paper, the recovery experience of one participant in particular is examined in detail. It was clear that certain explanations of eating disorders can exacerbate the situation, while some can lead to recovery.

This study aims to explore how illness experiences were influenced by medical discourses. In recent times, eating disorders have recognized social problem in Japan, and now it has become easy for individuals to obtain medical information about eating disorders. This study identified a strong influence between the information through the Internet, books, and the advice of psychiatrists and their recovery experience. In this paper, the recovery experience of one participant in particular is examined in detail. It was clear that certain explanations of eating disorders can exacerbate the situation, while some can lead to recovery.

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