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
Eating Disorder Recovery
Find eating disorder recovery help by calling our nationally recognized toll-free eating disorder helpline at 1-800-941-5313. Get the help you need to recover your health and reclaim your life. Caring professionals are standing by 24/7 to assist you and all calls are confidential.
Understanding Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorder recovery takes time, commitment and professional help. It is a process of both psychological and physical healing. But what exactly does eating disorder recovery mean? While many professionals are divided on its true definition, the two most agreed upon explanations are:
Eating disorder recovery is a complete abstinence from eating disorder behavior and disordered eating.
Eating disorder recovery is determined by the person's ability to quickly recover from a lapse or relapse in their recovery process.
In either case, it is important to choose a center that best supports your concept of recovery. An individual who believes in their eating disorder treatment is better able to manage their post treatment, leading to a more sustainable eating disorder recovery.
Eating Disorder Recovery - A Holistic Approach
Since a very important component of an eating disorder is psychological in nature, many seek holistic help to improve the overall quality of their life. Holistic treatment combines all of the teachings of conventional medicine and therapy and integrates them with alternative health care and its accompanying disciplines.
Holistic eating disorder recovery refers to the treatment of the individual's mind, body and spirit, or the treatment of the" whole person."
Recovery of the Mind
Individual therapy
Group therapy
Experiential therapy
Art therapy
Relapse prevention
Family recovery
Recovery of the Body
Recreational therapy
Body image work
Nutritional counseling
Meal preparation
Vitamin therapy
Yoga
Tai-chi
Recovery of the Spirit
Meditation
Stress reduction class
Relaxation class
Breath work
Readings
Spiritual development class
Maintaining Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorder recovery is a life-long process taken one day at a time. Those recovering from an eating disorder require ongoing support. This support takes on many different forms depending upon the individual and their treatment philosophy. Some individuals rely upon individual and/or group therapy, while others attend support groups provided at their treatment center. Either option is usually done in tandem with a 12 step support group.
To start your path towards eating disorder recovery, call our nationally recognized toll-free eating disorder helpline at 1-800-941-5313. Professionals are standing by 24/7 to assist you and all calls are confidential.
