Bulimia as a disturbance of narcissism: self-esteem and the capacity to self-soothe.

@article{Steinberg1997BulimiaAA,
  title={Bulimia as a disturbance of narcissism: self-esteem and the capacity to self-soothe.},
  author={Betty Steinberg and R J Shaw},
  journal={Addictive behaviors},
  year={1997},
  volume={22 5},
  pages={
          699-710
        }
}
  • B. Steinberg, R J Shaw
  • Published 1 September 1997
  • Psychology
  • Addictive behaviors
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