Struggling with anorexia, or any eating disorder, can be overwhelming and debilitating. You or your loved one may feel out of control and helpless. Fortunately, Eating Disorder Solutions in Dallas, TX offers holistic recovery support to help those living with anorexia regain their independence.
Anorexia Treatment in Texas
Eating Disorder Solutions is an eating disorder treatment center near Dallas, Texas dedicated to helping clients overcome anorexia and regain control of their lives.
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Life Changing Treatment for Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Solutions in Dallas, Texas is dedicated to helping clients learn to live and love themselves again.
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Integrated Treatment
Our eating disorder treatment facility provides integrated programs that address the underlying causes of anorexia while also treating physical symptoms and nurturing a new, healthier relationship with food.
Individualized Care
Overcoming anorexia is a personal and transformative journey. At Eating Disorder Solutions in Dallas, TX, we will guide you through personalized care options that encompass an individualized full continuum of care.
Nutritional Support
Our nutrition philosophy is that all foods are good foods in moderation. We believe in an individualized meal plan as each client is not the same.
Anorexia Treatment in Texas
Anorexia treatment at Eating Disorder Solutions in Dallas, Texas focuses on a multi-disciplinary approach to care, which has been shown to be the most successful long-term. This means that treatment will come from medical health care providers as well as from mental health professionals, dietitians and others who can help individuals effectively address their anorexia and unwelcome emotions.
What is Anorexia?
Often fueled by an intense fear of weight gain and a distorted self-image, anorexia is characterized by precise and extreme levels of food control, restriction, and exercise. It is a potentially life-threatening disease that affects both the mind and body. Despite common misconceptions, anorexia nervosa is not just thinness and under eating. Instead, it is a complex disorder affecting both mental and physical health, creating a harmful cycle of detrimental behaviors that can lead to devastating consequences.
If you think you or a loved one may have anorexia nervosa, contact Eating Disorder Solutions to learn more about anorexia treatment options. Our eating disorder specialists are available at 855-245-0961.
Recognizing Anorexia Symptoms
As with any form of disordered eating, recognizing the signs and symptoms of anorexia can help prevent lifelong health issues. Though many have a mental image of what someone with anorexia looks like, this stereotype is often far from accurate. In reality, anorexia affects people of all shapes, sizes, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Being able to recognize the signs of anorexia before it progresses to the point of emaciation is key to preventing lasting damage.
Anorexia symptoms typically fall into one of two categories: physical and behavioral. Behavioral signs of anorexia are often the first indicators before physical anorexia symptoms become apparent. While this is not a complete and comprehensive list, if you or a loved one are experiencing any of the following anorexia signs or symptoms, contact Eating Disorder Solutions today for an evaluation.
Early intervention is critical at the first sign of anorexia. If left untreated, the disorder can lead to irreversible damage to bones, organs, and potentially death from starvation or suicide. The sooner anorexia is diagnosed and treated, the better the outcome.
Our Commitment to You
After completing 75 consecutive days of treatment at Eating Disorder Solutions, if you experience a significant setback you can receive an additional 75 consecutive days of treatment at no cost.
Physical Anorexia Symptoms
- Abnormal blood count: an estimated one-third of anorexic patients have mild anemia (low red blood cell count)
- Acrocyanosis: bluish or purple coloring of the hands and feet. The blue color comes from the decrease in blood flow and oxygen moving through the narrowed vessels to extremities
- Bloating, abdominal pain and constipation
- Bluish fingers and brittle nails
- Bradycardia: Irregular heart rate
- Cuts and calluses across the top of finger joints (a result of inducing vomiting)
- Decreased libido in adults
- Dehydration: due purging or starving, the body is deprived of nutrients
- Dental problems, such as enamel erosion, cavities, and tooth sensitivity
- Dry skin, brittle nails, and hair thinning/loss
- Edema: swollen arms and legs
- Fainting spells
- Feeling cold all of the time: low body temperature
- Infertility
- Loss of bone calcium (Osteoporosis)
- Low blood pressure: cardiac complications are arguably one of the most severe medical issues stemming from anorexia
- Low body temperature
- Low body weight
- Menstrual irregularities—amenorrhea, irregular periods or only having a period while on hormonal contraceptives (this is not considered a “true” period)
- Osteoporosis: loss of bone calcium
- Poor circulation in hands and feet
- Poor sleep and insomnia
- Poor wound healing and frequent illness
- Refusal or inability to maintain a normal body weight: a BMI ranging from below 15-16 is considered severely underweight.
- Starvation induced elevated liver enzymes: inflammation of the liver as it’s being overworked
Behavioral Signs of Anorexia
- Avoiding eating in public and/or making excuses for not eating
- Being unable to realistically assess body weight and shape (having a distorted self-image)
- Changes in eating habits or routines, such as eating foods in a certain order or rearranging foods on a plate
- Compulsive exercise after eating to try and counter consumed calories
- Cooking meals for others without eating
- Cutting food into small pieces or eating very slowly to disguise how little is being eaten
- Experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- Frequently measuring or weighing
- Going to the bathroom right after eating
- Intense fear of weight gain or being “fat,” even though underweight
- Not admitting weight loss is serious
- Obsessive calorie counting or bite counting
- Repeatedly looking for “flaws” in the mirror
- Skipping meals and strict ‘fasting’ rituals (only eating at certain times to avoid weight gain)
- Social withdrawal: Avoiding friends and losing interest in regular activities
- Taking medicine to reduce hunger (appetite suppressants), such as slimming or diet pills
Anorexia Treatment Programs
Residential Anorexia Treatment
Residential anorexia treatment is the highest level of care offered at Eating Disorder Solutions. Our anorexia treatment center offers a quiet, peaceful, recovery-focused space for addressing the root causes of disordered eating and other harmful habits to help you build toward a healthier future.
Because of the complex interplay between the physical and mental symptoms of starvation, the first steps to recovery for people with malnutrition are to eat more and to gain weight, a process called refeeding or renourishment, before working on the behavioral and cognitive aspects of the disease. During residential treatment for anorexia, our clients receive three peer supported, supervised meals and snacks per day as planned by our staff nutritionist and dietitian. Between meals clients participate in processing groups and individual therapy sessions to begin addressing underlying traumas and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our weekly experiential therapy groups include trips to local restaurants, grocery stores, and other fun outings to challenge disordered thinking and enrich the recovery process.
Partial Hospitalization for Anorexia
As part of our full continuum of care, our partial hospitalization program helps support early recovery during the transition between residential and outpatient care, helping our clients stay on the path of anorexia recovery and achieve their goals.
Eating Disorder Solutions’ partial hospitalization program keeps the focus on daily anorexia treatment while allowing clients to return home or to our transitional housing at the end of each day. At this stage of care, clients receive three supervised meals and two snacks during the course of treatment and continue to participate in group and individual therapy. Clients are responsible for a final snack each night and weekend meals to begin practicing new life skills in real world scenarios.
Start Anorexia Treatment in Texas Today
Seeking anorexia treatment is one of the bravest decisions any person can make. While being vulnerable enough to admit you need help can be overwhelming and scary, you don’t have to do it alone. Eating Disorder Solutions provides safe, effective treatment for eating disorders, including anorexia, so you can reclaim control over your life and future.
Our compassionate team of expert physicians, clinicians, dietitians, and recovery coaches are well-versed in addressing anorexia and its symptoms as well as addressing the underlying causes for genuine healing. We take pride in our person-first approach to care which assures you never feel like just another number. As part of our recovery family, you have our full support every step of the way.
If you’re ready to begin your recovery journey with an experienced team that truly cares about your success, contact Eating Disorder Solutions today. For more information on anorexia treatment, please call 855-245-0961.
Anorexia Treatment at Eating Disorder Solutions in Texas
To reach full recovery and regain independence, clients living with anorexia undergo several key treatments, which will be individualized for their needs. Some of the most common anorexia treatments practiced at Eating Disorder Solutions include the following:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
This highly individualized therapy is done one-on-one with a psychiatrist who can help clients explore their emotions and learn how they affect eating behaviors. During this type of therapy, individuals can learn how to change their negative thinking patterns so that they can avoid triggers for anorexia.
Psychotherapy
Another type of in-depth group or individual therapy that helps clients discover the root problems or emotions leading to disordered eating. These therapy sessions can also give clients options for eating healthfully and mindfully during stressful times as well as coping mechanisms that can help them make healthier choices.
Group Therapy
Group therapy provides clients with a strong and lasting support network. Through our loving, family-like atmosphere, our group therapy helps individuals explore their own feelings as they learn from others who are struggling with anorexia. We provide a safe and supportive place where clients feel open and honest with each other.
Family Therapy
Family therapy is a critical part of anorexia nervosa treatment and helps to build strong support networks that will be in place once the client completes the anorexia treatment program. Family therapy helps guide family members in learning how to best support their loved one during the recovery process.
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The minute you contact us, you’ll be speaking to someone who genuinely wants to help. Not pushy. Not judgmental. Just safe and accepted. We’ll guide you through your options and help you determine the best course of action. Contact us at 855-245-0961 or submit the form below.
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