Treatment for Eating Disorders |
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HALO
AT THE COVE CENTER FOR RECOVERY
Anorexia, Bulimia, and Overeating are eating disorders. An eating
disorder is an addiction. Eating Disorders are a result of a
behavior known as “self-medicating” behavior. Eating
disorders are serious health conditions that can be both physically
and emotionally destructive. Professional help is always recommended.
If not identified or treated in their early stages, eating disorders
can become chronic, debilitating, and even life-threatening.
Characteristics of a person struggling with an eating disorder
may include: low self esteem, depression, feelings of loss of
control, feelings of worthlessness, identity issues, family
communication problems and difficulty coping with emotions.
Anorexia is easier to visually recognize and more commonly characterized
by extreme weight loss or extreme underweight physical appearance.
For the individual struggling with an eating disorder, personal
and social relationships are neglected, as well as work and
other life experiences. The anorexic or bulimic person does
not recognize the addiction and is often confronted by loved
ones or a physician, before directing attention to the behavior.
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EATING DISORDER TREATMENT – EATING DISORDER HELP
An Eating Disorder is an addiction. It begins as a “self-medicating”
behavior, surrounding weight loss and food issues. It progresses
to an obsession and an addiction. Eating Disorders are treatment
worthy, much the same as drug addiction. Eating Disorders include
behavior demonstrated in a Cycle of Addiction. The root causes
of drug and alcohol addiction are the same or similar to eating
disorders. Instead of using drugs and alcohol to self-medicate,
an Anorexic or Bulimic uses starvation and excessive exercise
to self medicate, in an effort to resolve inner-personal challenges,
struggles, or conflicts. Eating disorders may also be co-occurring
with drug or alcohol addiction or a result or consequence of
drug or alcohol addiction.
The most effective and long-lasting treatment for eating disorders
begins with an appropriate assessment of the individual. If
hospitalization is required, as in acute cases, individuals
and their family and/or friends are strongly encouraged to seek
immediate direction of a physician. The physician may require
the individual enter a hospital for stabilization.
Once stabilization has occurred an addiction treatment program
is recommended. Entrance into an addiction treatment center
is recommended, due to the complexity of root causes for eating
disorders and the addictive nature of an eating disorder. The
treatment center should be one that focuses on all aspects of
eating disorders, psychotherapy, recovery, and aftercare.
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EATING DISORDER TREATMENT CENTER
The HALO program at the Cove Center For Recovery
provides medical care, nutrition and self image therapeutic
intervention, in conjunction with individual psychotherapy,
trauma therapy, gender specific therapy, meditation, art therapy
music therapy, physical exercise program, and a “FUN
IN RECOVERY” program.
The daily schedule begins in the Residences, with morning life
skills. Life skills include preparing a morning meal, cleaning
the kitchen, making the bed, and leaving the residence clean
and tidy.
The daily schedule continues in the Treatment Center, with morning
groups for inspiration and goal setting. Psychotherapy, individual
therapy, and other modalities of therapy continue throughout
the day, along with educational lectures. At lunch time, individuals
return to the residences to prepare and eat lunch. After lunch
and relaxation, individuals return to the treatment center,
for the remainder of the day. The early evening schedule includes
a variety of activities, depending on the weather and the season.
The weekend schedule changes depending on scheduled family sessions
and activities.
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CAUSES OF EATING DISORDERS:
There are as many causes of eating disorders as there
are differing personalities, life histories and experiences,
medical challenges, personal challenges, etc. However, eating
disorders may begin with preoccupations with food and weight,
but they are most often about much more than food. An eating
disorder is a “self-medicating” behavior, manifested
through poor body image and weight concerns.
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ANOREXIA AND BULEMIA HEALTH CONCERNS:
Eating disorders are real, complex, and devastating conditions
that can have serious consequences for health, productivity,
and relationships.
Anorexia and Bulimia can increase dental problems, as a result
of poor nutrition. Bulimia or the purging aspect of an eating
disorder, causes an increase of acid on the gums and teeth,
which can lead to increased dental problems.
Laxative abuse is serious and dangerous – often resulting in
a variety of health complications and sometimes causing life-threatening
risks.
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