What is eating disorder therapy?
Eating disorder therapy is a specialized approach aimed at assisting those who are grappling with a range of eating disorders. These disorders are significant mental health conditions characterized by irregular or unhealthy eating patterns and an intense focus on body weight and shape. Common conditions addressed in Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
How does eating disorder therapy work?
At Thriveworks, Eating disorders begins with a thorough assessment and personalized treatment plan. Central to eating disorder therapy is psychotherapy, often employing cognitive behavioral therapy and other specialized techniques to target negative thought patterns.
Signs of an eating disorder
The signs of an eating disorder can include:
- Drastic weight changes
- Preoccupation with food and body image
- Binge eating or extreme dieting
- Excessive exercise
- Social withdrawal and secrecy around eating
- Physical and emotional symptoms like fatigue and anxiety
What is the success rate of CBT for eating disorders?
CBT’s remission rate, according to some research, is generally between 50-30% for those seeking assistance for eating disorder symptoms.
What is the recovery rate for people with eating disorders?
The recovery rate for those seeking assistance with eating disorders depends entirely on the individual’s involvement in sessions, the severity of their symptoms, and their willingness to change their eating habits and relationship with food.
Is eating disorder therapy conducted in person or online?
Eating disorder therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
How long does eating disorder therapy last?
The length of Eating disorders will vary from one person to the next, dependent on their specific needs. Your therapist can help to determine what might be most beneficial for you.
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Eating Disorder Therapy at Thriveworks Beverly Hills, MI
Dealing with the symptoms of an eating disorder on your own can feel overwhelming, but at THriveworks Beverly Hills, we have therapists who can help you to combat the symptoms of your condition.
Reach out to our office at (248) 422-1479 to schedule a session with an experienced provider, or simply book your session on your preferred browser today.
What Is Bulimia?
Bulimia, one of the three major types of eating disorders alongside anorexia nervosa and binge eating disorder, is characterized by repeat instances of overeating followed by overwhelming feelings of guilt or shame and utilizing excess exercise and/or self-induced vomiting to offset potential weight gain.
- Frequent bouts of overeating
- Infertility
- Chronic gastric reflux
- Constipation
- Constant fluctuations in weight
- Obsessive attention to external appearance
- Fixation with caloric intake
- Eating until the point of feeling sick
- Dental erosion from vomiting
- Feelings of shame and guilt
- Poor self-esteem and depression
Eating Disorders: Types and Definitions — Anorexia Nervosa
People suffering from anorexia nervosa attempt to attain an “ideal” physique by engaging in harmful behavior, such as extreme limitation of food intake to the point of starvation and excessive exercise. If left untreated, anorexia nervosa can be fatal.
- Unhealthy obsession with body image and calories and fat content in food
- Crippling fear of weight gain
- Dramatic loss of weight
- Compulsive exercising
- Halitosis (bad breath)
- Swollen joints
- False perception of physical appearance
- Depression
- Chronic lethargy
- Mood swings
- For women, an absence of menses
- Heart disease
- Seizures
Eating Disorders: Types and Definitions — Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
Individuals suffering from Binge Eating Disorder (BED) will repeatedly eat more in one sitting than other people in similar circumstances would normally eat. Some people with BED will eat as much as 15,000 calories in one sitting.
- Overeating at least twice a week for several months
- Stashing food for secret snacking
- Guilt after eating too much
- Eating food as a means to relieve stress
- Eating alone
- Eating to combat depression or boredom
- Feeling nauseated or physically uncomfortable after eating
- Excessive worry over eating habits
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