Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia
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Recover offers a comprehensive service to those struggling with eating disorders, and to their families and loved ones. Our team of experts provides a number of different services from advice and assessments to personal counselling and group therapy. Call us today for help on 0845 603 6530.
Do I have an eating disorder?
- Is your mood affected dramatically by how much you weigh?
- Do you find that you lose control over how much you are eating?
- Do you purge on exercise in order to lose weight?
- Do you ever make yourself sick after eating?
- Have your friends and family voiced concerns about your weight or eating habits?
- Do you find that you are obsessive about what is in food and calories?
- Do you have symptoms such as thinning hair, worn dental enamel, hypoglycemia or osteoporosis?
- Are you extremely anxious about gaining any weight?
- Do you use laxatives, diuretics or enemas to lose weight?
- If you are a woman, have you stopped getting your period?
What are eating disorders?
Eating disorders are manifested by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours around food. Symptoms vary between patients and some may have a mix of symptoms.
Eating disorders are generally associated with people who have low self-esteem and feelings of self-loathing. They can often manifest themselves in high achieving individuals who have an obsessive desire to seek and achieve perfection. Call us today for information on clinics that specialise in eating disorders both in the UK and abroad.
If you think you or a loved one has an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia then we can help. At Recover, we work with the UK’s top private rehab centres, counsellors and therapists. We can find the best available help today.
Treatment options for eating disorders
Residential rehab centre treatment for eating disorders
If a patient decides that residential treatment is the best option for them, then they can be assured of a high level of care. All patients will be under the care of a GP and will receive the best medical care, which will often include an entire blood work review. Patients will also have a psychiatric consultation and clinical assessment. This ensures that the most effective treatment programme is constructed thus guaranteeing the best possible chance for recovery. A nutritionist will work on a food plan to ensure that physical and nutritional needs are met. Patients will also undergo intensive therapeutic support, helping them to prepare for a life in recovery. We offer free advice to patients and their loved ones on the best options available, considering level of care, cost and area.
Residential secondary treatment for eating disorders
Secondary treatment or ‘half-way house’ is a ‘step-down’ from primary care. Patients will usually have completed a period of primary care within a residential facility but will not yet be ready to return to the community. Secondary care provides clients with a supported structure within which they can begin to learn new life skills. We can help you to identify if this is going to be something that is appropriate for you or your loved one.
Outpatient treatment for eating disorders
Outpatient treatment options vary a great deal, from daily day-care options to intensive evening programmers. We can help you to decide on the best option for you. Most patients will receive a psychiatric consultation and ongoing psychiatric reviews and care. They will receive intensive therapy and depending on need and the programme, weekly consultations with nursing are available as are weekly consultations with nutritionists. We help patients decide on the best programme for them.
One to one counselling for alcohol addiction
We can recommend counsellors that specialize in eating disorders all over the country. Patients will often meet with a counsellor once or twice a week and will also have weekly or fortnightly sessions with a nutritionist. We can put you in touch with people who can help today.