Treatment & Recovery
Eating disorders
are most successfully treated when diagnosed early. The longer
abnormal eating behaviors persist, the more difficult it is to
overcome the disorder and its effects on the body. In some cases,
long term treatment and hospitalization is required. Families
and friends offering support and encouragement can play an important
role in the success of the treatment program.
Treatment
Presently, there is no universally
accepted standard treatment for anorexia nervosa, bulimia
nervosa, or binge eating disorder. Ideally, an integrated approach
to treatment would include the skills of nutritionists, mental
health professionals, endocrinologists and other physicians. Various
types of psychotherapy may be employed, including cognitive-behavioral
therapy, interpersonal therapy, and family and group therapy.
Self-esteem enhancement and assertiveness training may also be
helpful. Antidepressants and other drugs have been part of some
therapeutic regimes.
The status of eating disorders as curable
diseases has been controversial, since relapse rates for disturbed
eating patterns can be very high.
Related Links
Body Changes
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
(BED)
Eating Disorder not
Otherwise Specified (ENDOS)
Facts About Eating
Disorders
Eating Disorders
& Side Effects
Population
Differences
Prevention
& Diagnosis
Causes of Eating Disorders
Types Of Eating
Disorders
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