Eating Disorders and Drugs are very Similar November 20, 2008
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Eating Disorder Relapse Prevention
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We know it is possible to experience complete recovery from an eating disorder because we have seen it again and again. However, with that said, we also recognize it’s not unusual for a woman or girl to have multiple slips during the process. A “slip” is a return to unhealthy behaviors that does not last more than a few hours or days. A relapse, on the other hand, is a return to eating disorder behaviors that places the person back where they were prior to entering recovery—where many eating disorder behaviors are being practiced day after day. No one wants a relapse to occur; no one wants to go back to square one. This is why relapse prevention is so important.
Support is key when entering into any recovery process. For those recovering from an eating disorder, three types of support are essential: family, peer and professional. Family support is quite important, especially if the recovering individual is still living with the family. Because eating disorders are complex, family-embedded, and often extremely difficult to understand, family therapy can often help. In terms of friends, peer support must be “recovery friendly.” The third type of support – professional – is often the most important of all. At the very least, an individual should have an outpatient therapist and a dietician for support, guidance, and accountability. In addition, if on medication, a psychiatrist should also be part of the team.
Anyone entering recovery must identify their eating disorder triggers. These are the situations and experiences that provoked the eating disorder in the first place. Triggers are highly individualized, meaning that what might trigger one woman may not affect another. It is important not only to identify these triggers, but also to decide in advance with one’s treatment team how to deal with each of them using effective coping methods.
Recovery from any addiction is not easy, and an eating disorder is no different. But it can be done. Remember… plan your life around your recovery, not your recovery around your life.
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I Needed Help for Eating Disorders November 20, 2008
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Treatment for Anorexia
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In the United States, eating disorders are far more than prevalent – they’re epidemic. Today, 10 million women and girls have eating disorders and up to one million of them will die from the disorder. That’s right: DIE. These diseases are not confined to a certain segment of society or age group. Anorexia and bulimia cross all racial, ethnic, cultural and religious lines and are now being diagnosed in children as young as six.
Anorexia, perhaps the most devastating of these diseases, is characterized by self-starvation. People suffering from this disorder literally starve themselves to a state of severe emaciation, and even, death. This disease impacts every facet of a person’s life; indeed, a woman can become so ill that she is unable to work or care for her family.
Professional care is usually required to break the compulsive behaviors and addiction. Outpatient therapy is usually the first approach to treatment. A patient can often make substantial progress with the support of a good therapist, especially one who specializes in treating eating disorders.
For the best possible outcome, a medical doctor and nutritionist or registered dietician should also be part of the team. For approximately 70% of eating disorder patients, this treatment will prove effective. However, for the other 30%, inpatient treatment at a residential center is often recommended.
Lasting recovery is the goal for every single patient. Toward that end, Remuda Ranch utilizes every cutting-edge therapy and innovative treatment approach. In addition to individual and group therapy, patients engage in experiential therapies such as art, body image, equine and challenge course.
A key and critical component of treatment is family involvement. Remuda Ranch wants family members to experience healing through growth, understanding and change. This is accomplished not only through therapeutic phone calls, but during an intensive Family Week, which occurs half-way through treatment.
Remember, anorexia is an extremely serious disease. Therefore, if you have a friend or family member who may be struggling with anorexia, please get help.
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