Eating disorders are serious psychological disorders that include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Binge eating and Compulsive Overeating. Public awareness of Anorexia Nervosa and other eating disorders has increased recently due to attention in the media and eating disorder awareness campaigns. Reading about eating disorders or knowing someone who struggle with eating disorders behaviors have become a weekly occurrence.
People with Anorexia Nervosa restrict food intake, or calories, and often have excessive weight loss. One of the most frightening aspects of the disorder is that people with Anorexia have a distorted body image and will continue with the relentless pursuit of thinness even when they are severely underweight. Anorexics have an intense fear of gaining weight or being fat and often are unable to accurately perceive their weight, size or health. They often feel that their body weight and shape determines their self-worth or comprises their self identity. The weight loss is never enough and in time behaviors are unable to be controlled by the individual and food becomes extremely difficult to consume.
Anorexia requires specialized treatment and individuals should only seek help from treatment centers experienced and equipped to deal with eating disorders. There are certain reputable centers for Anorexia Nervosa treatment in Missouri. These centers treat the entire individual by understanding that the symptom is a sign of a deeper problem. They work collaboratively with the client to restore healthy eating while working to reduce the negative self-perception. Treatment requires a lot of individualized care and the participation of family members when clinically indicated.
Often someone suffering from an eating disorder does not recognize that they require treatment. They may present themselves as unwilling and disinterested and only seeking treatment because of family pressure. There is no easy way of gaining the client’s cooperation and collaboration in the treatment process. While this can be one of the most difficult aspects of treatment, finding an environment which allows for a relationship to be built on trust and support with the client and their treatment providers is one the most important parts of treatment. An experienced treatment center knows how to help start this process in order to allow the prospect of recovery to begin.
There are many important components for the treatment for Anorexia Nervosa. Reliable treatment will include psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, behavioral monitoring, medication management, medical stabilization, psycho education, and family therapy. Castlewood Treatment Center for Eating Disorders is a reputable clinic which has a successful record of treating people suffering from Anorexia effectively and helping them find recovery, a life without an eating disorder. Visit their website www.castlewoodtc.com for details.
Contact Information
Castlewood Treatment Center
800 Holland Rd
St. Louis, Missouri 63021
Freephone: 888-822-8938
Telephone: 636-386-6611
FAX: 636-386-6622
