Eight patients with chronic anorexia nervosa were treated by the authors
with a paradoxical approach. At follow-up 2-4 years later four of the
patients had maintained a normal weight (within 15% of average weight), and
only one patient was at a very low weight. The authors found this
encouraging but caution that this technique does not address the
individual's personality difficulties, for it did not appear to have
improved the patients' social and sexual functioning. They believe,
however, that paradoxical intention is worthy of further study in treating
chronic anorexia nervosa.Abstract Teaser