Anorexia Treatment guidelines with advice on choosing the best anorexia treatment centers
A good anorexia treatment program will be tailor-made for each
individual patient. The earlier treatment starts the greater the chances of
recovery.
Anorexia treatment may be offered at a residential treatment center that encourages
patients to examine all aspects of their problem, including
underlying causes, or at a day center.
Anorexia treatment may include a variety of approaches.
Group therapy offers support and encouragement to discuss thoughts
and feelings, developing a sense of worth and self-assertiveness so
often lacking in patients needing anorexia treatment. Gaining
self-confidence will help patients to return home with the
ability to control their anorexia.
Anorexia nervosa counseling and family therapy is also encouraged. Research has shown that parental
involvement in the patient's anorexia treatment produces significant
results. Parents often feel they are responsible for the patient's
condition and involving them
in treatment can be beneficial for all concerned.
Some anorexia treatment programs also offer specialized adolescent
programs, as this is often the age for the onset of anorexia nervosa
and a time of emotional turbulence.
As many anorexia patients are depressed, anti-depressants,
combined with therapy, may be prescribed as part of the treatment.
Patients will also require expert advice for a qualified nutritionist.
One of the main difficulties with anorexia treatment is that patients
are often an unwilling participants. They do not accept there
is a problem with anorexia, but believe that they are overweight and unattractive,
not thin.
In the worse cases dealing with nutritional needs may be the first
priority in anorexia treatment and involve hospitalization. This is
a short term measure to offset severe medical complications.
The ultimate goal of anorexia treatment is to restore long term
health. Anorexia patients often suffer from low self esteem,
building confidence and a recognition of self worth is of primary
importance.
When choosing a anorexia treatment center you should consider the following:
The qualifications of the staff and how long they have been
practising.
The type of anorexia treatment program on offer and what it involves.
Residential or day treatment.
Number of individual therapy sessions per week, as patients
need frequent support.
Number of sessions with a qualified dietitian experienced in
anorexia treatment.
If attending a residential center, enquire whether it just
specialises in anorexia treatment or whether it also caters for other
addictions.
If your child, or a member of your family is suffering from
anorexia, or you suspect any eating disorder, please talk to your doctor. Anorexia
is life threatening, the sooner treatment is started the greater the
chances of recovery. Anorexia sufferers are devious, do not believe
them if they say they are eating. If they are young and you can
control access to a computer, do not allow viewing of pro-ana
websites.
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