I have a wife with bulimia and it was getting to the point where I couldn't take it any more. She needed bulimia treatment badly, but I didn't know where to turn. Through the internet I came across your site and sent my wife for bulimia treatment at your center.
Whoever she first spoke with made her feel so comfortable, she even became excited about the possibility of not having to binge and purge any more. The change in her is amazing. I know she will always be recovering, but I am proud to say she is the most courageous person I know. Thank you for all of your help.
-- Preston V., Nashua, New Hampshire
I needed to find an eating disorder clinic so badly. I used to eat compulsively and had swung over completely to purging and laxatives. I felt so bad about myself, the shame and guilt was just killing me. I had been to an eating disorder clinic before, but they really did not address my mood swings, that I have since understood them to be a bipolar disorder.
Your staff kept telling me that my eating behavior was a symptom of other problems. Well even though I didn't believe them they turned out to be right. I don't use laxatives, I have even learned to exercise moderately. Thank you so much. By the way, it has been ten months since I last purged.
-- Bonnie S., Boston, Massachusetts
Well Shelly, I told you I would write when I had one year in recovery and here I am. Who would have guessed. I have so much gratitude for you taking your time and referring me to a great facility. I knew from the moment I walked in there that I was in the right place. The next time I come by it will be to visit, not as a patient. You are absolutely the greatest.
-- Venessa C., Raleigh, North Carolina
Anxiety Disorder
If an anxiety disorder and an eating disorder are taking over your life, call our confidential 24/7 helpline today, toll-free at 1-800-941-5313. We specialize in matching individuals throughout the United States with the quality treatment programs they need to live healthier, happier lives.
What is anxiety disorder?
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and tense situations. An anxiety disorder, however, is when a person experiences such excessive or irrational anxiety or fear that it literally disables them. An anxiety disorder is a serious mental illness that can significantly interfere with a person's ability to lead a normal life.
Types of Anxiety Disorders
There are several types of anxiety disorders:
Panic disorder - People with panic disorder experience panic attacks, or periods of sudden terror. Panic attacks can occur at any time and can become so disabling a person may not leave their home for fear of experiencing an attack.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - People with OCD experience obsessive thoughts that they cannot control. The thoughts create so much anxiety that the person needs to perform certain rituals in order to make the obsessive thoughts go away.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - This anxiety disorder can develop after a person experiences or witnesses an extremely traumatic event. People with PTSD can experience many symptoms including nightmares and flashbacks, sleep problems, guilt, irritability and intense physical reactions when reminded of the trauma.
Generalized anxiety disorder - Irrational chronic anxiety and worry.
Phobias - Overwhelming fears of things that pose little or no actual danger. Phobias cause a person to experience intense psychological and physical distress.
Social anxiety disorder - A person with social anxiety disorder (sometimes called social phobia) experiences unreasonable, excessive fear of social situations. The fear can be so extreme it may interfere with work, school, relationships and overall quality of life.
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Anxiety disorder treatment usually consists of a combination of therapy and medication. If a person also has an eating disorder, the anxiety disorder and the eating disorder will be treated simultaneously.
Behavioral therapy can help patients with anxiety disorder learn how to manage their episodes of panic and fear. Group therapy and family therapy may also be used as they allow the patient to build a support system as they go through the treatment process.
One key to anxiety disorder treatment is medication, often in the form of antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications. These pharmacological treatments focus on balancing out chemicals in the brain that affect mood and emotions.
To learn more about anxiety disorders, or if you believe you or someone you love may be suffering from an anxiety disorder and an eating disorder, call our confidential, toll-free helpline today at 1-800-941-5313. Our caring staff is available 24/7 to answer your questions and guide you towards the right type of treatment. Recover your health and reclaim your life. Call now!
