Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment In Dallas, TX

Eating Disorder Solutions provides comprehensive co-occurring disorders treatment plans for those experiencing an eating disorder and another underlying condition. We can help those who are struggling with depression, PTSD and trauma, self-harm, mood and anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Oftentimes, these co-occurring disorders can spur an eating disorder and vice versa. In fact, many of our patients who seek treatment at our facility struggle with a co-occurring disorder.

Members of our multidisciplinary team collaborate closely to address the eating disorder and co-occurring disorders for the most well-rounded treatment possible. We are fully focused on helping each patient achieve full and lasting recovery with our co-occurring disorders treatment.

An eating disorder diagnosis can be challenging enough on its own, but many individuals have other mental health issues that accompany the eating disorder. A few of those co-occurring disorders include anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Sometimes, these other disorders may be a result of eating disorder behaviors, as binging, purging, and restricting can all cause psychological distress.

Anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders in the United States, affecting anyone at any age. Our body produces a natural response to everyday stressors, which can trigger anxiety and stress. If it starts to interfere with one’s daily life, it may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. 

Depressive disorder can be spurred by a major life changing moment like a death in the family, losing a job or home, separation or divorce, or other difficult situation that can lead to feelings of sadness and loneliness. If these intense feels interfere with daily activities, it may be a sign of long lasting depression. Some co-occurring disorders symptoms and signs of depression are:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by an overwhelming and uncontrollable need to repeat behaviors and thoughts over and over. These behaviors are life-consuming and demanding. Some of the OCD disorders signs and symptoms include:

OCD disorder is the most common anxiety disorder to co-occur with an eating disorder. Those who have co-occurring disorders such as an eating disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder develop compulsive rituals connected to food. Unfortunately, when left untreated, this mental disorder can result in self-harm or suicide in very serious cases, which is why it is so important for co-occurring dual diagnosis and treatment. 

Residential

Providing 24-hour guidance and support, Eating Disorder Solutions is one of the few co-occurring disorders treatment centers in Texas that offers residential care for adults over 18. This program takes individuals out of their normal environments so they can strictly focus on recovery, self-growth, and healing. Our residential treatment for co-occurring disorders involves a daily schedule of one-on-one group therapy sessions and structured setting that promotes physical and psychological healing.

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

Maintaining lifelong recovery from an eating disorder requires continued support and guidance as you learn to navigate your new life. Our Partial Hospitalization Programs extend the person-focused care of residential treatment while allowing clients to return home in the evenings and begin transitioning back to everyday life.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

After residential treatment for co-occurring disorders, individuals can enroll in our intensive outpatient program. This includes co-occurring disorder treatment at our facility for three days of treatment each week and is designed to help those with co-occurring disorders navigate to the outside world. With our integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders and IOP, patients are able to focus on healthy living and prevent the recurrence of old eating habits and co-occurring disorders. For many, IOP is ideal for easing back into normal, everyday life. 

Unfortunately, co-occurring disorders are often overlooked and untreated. This can cause myriads of health problems and complications, affecting the individual’s life quality and longevity. For one, if overlooked in diagnosis, these co-occurring disorders can easily lead back to relapse. Individuals often try to treat themselves through self-medication. This not only reverses any progress made but also increases their risk for other complications as well as addiction. Complications can include heart disease and heart failure, diabetes, suicidal tendencies, and more.

In general, co-occurring disorders often increase the severity of symptoms, making the disorder harder to control. If left untreated, co-occurring disorders can also harm your work, your productivity, and your relationships, creating increased feelings of depression, anxiety, and isolation.

To minimize risk and help ensure recovery, you should seek treatment for co-occurring disorders as soon as possible. The earlier a co-occurring disorder is recognized and diagnosed, the faster and more effective the treatment will be. At Eating Disorder Solutions, we provide personalized treatment for co-occurring disorders, creating an effective treatment plan that takes into account your individual concerns, needs, and comfortability.