EATING DISORDER
A class of mental condition characterized by disturbances or problems associated with feeding or eating ( such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa ).
Problems with food can being when it is used to cope with boredom, anxiety, feeling of anger, loneliness, or feeling ashamed or sad. Food becomes a problem when it is used to cope with painful situations or feelings, ot to relieve stress often without the person even realizing it.
It is unlikely that an eating disorder will result from a single a cause. It is much more likely to be a combination of many factors, events, feelings or pressures which lead individuals feeling unable to cope.
These can include: low self-esteem, family relationships, problems with friends, bereavement, problems at work, college or university, lack of confidence, sexual or emotional abuse. Many people talk about simply feeling ' too fat' or ' not good enough'.
HOW DO I BEGIN RECOVERY FROM AN EATING DISORDER?
What you can do :
- Admit you have a problem
- Reach out for support
- Assemble a treatment team
- Learn to cope with uncomfortable feelings
- Learn to love and accept yourself as you are
- Take steps to prevent relapse
- Learn more by reading related articles
True recovery from eating disorders involves learning to :-
- Listen to your feelings.
- Listen to your body.
- Accept yourself.
- Love yourself.
This may seem like a lot to tackle.
THE FIRST STEP TO RECOVERY :
* Tips for talking to someone about your eating disorder.*
- Starting the conversation
- Be patient
- Be specific about how the person can best support you
EATING DISORDER TREATMENT STEPS :
1- Assemble your treatment specialist in your area :
- Ask your doctor or therapist for a referral
- Call local hospitals and universities
- Call local eating disorder centers and clinics
- Visit your schools counseling center
2- Address health problems :
Eating disorders can be deadly and not just if you're drastically under weight.
3- Make a long-term treatment plan :
- Individual or group therapy
- Family therapy
- Nutritional counseling
- Medical monitoring
- Residential treatment
4- Learn self-help strategies :
Don't underestimate your own role in recovery.
Nothing is more important than your physical well-being. If you are suffering from any life-threatening problem, you may need to be contact your nearest support groups.
A class of mental condition characterized by disturbances or problems associated with feeding or eating ( such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa ).
It is unlikely that an eating disorder will result from a single a cause. It is much more likely to be a combination of many factors, events, feelings or pressures which lead individuals feeling unable to cope.
These can include: low self-esteem, family relationships, problems with friends, bereavement, problems at work, college or university, lack of confidence, sexual or emotional abuse. Many people talk about simply feeling ' too fat' or ' not good enough'.
What you can do :
- Admit you have a problem
- Reach out for support
- Assemble a treatment team
- Learn to cope with uncomfortable feelings
- Learn to love and accept yourself as you are
- Take steps to prevent relapse
- Learn more by reading related articles
True recovery from eating disorders involves learning to :-
- Listen to your feelings.
- Listen to your body.
- Accept yourself.
- Love yourself.
This may seem like a lot to tackle.
THE FIRST STEP TO RECOVERY :
* Tips for talking to someone about your eating disorder.*
- Starting the conversation
- Be patient
- Be specific about how the person can best support you
EATING DISORDER TREATMENT STEPS :
1- Assemble your treatment specialist in your area :
- Ask your doctor or therapist for a referral
- Call local hospitals and universities
- Call local eating disorder centers and clinics
- Visit your schools counseling center
2- Address health problems :
Eating disorders can be deadly and not just if you're drastically under weight.
3- Make a long-term treatment plan :
- Individual or group therapy
- Family therapy
- Nutritional counseling
- Medical monitoring
- Residential treatment
4- Learn self-help strategies :
Don't underestimate your own role in recovery.
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