Showing posts with label Eating Disorder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eating Disorder. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

How long does it take to recover from Bulimia?

Bulimia-Nervosa 

Bulimia is also known as bulimia nervosa this eating disorder is outlined by Binge eating disorder is falter by purging which means getting relieved by the food the patient has consumed. The time factor to cure from bulimia varies from person to person. Some patient's readiness and motivation to change is so high that they can instantly quit everything and on the other hand some people can take weeks or months to be cured. The patient should look at it as a process that starts by stopping the incorrect behaviors, also the patient's strengths play a vital role in the process of recovery from Bulimia. One must acquire help from friends or family so that the process of recovery becomes much easier. The process of getting cured from this disorder doesn't happens immediately it gets better with time.

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How to Choose the Right Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Facility

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“Consuming larger amount of food in shorter duration of time” is known as Binge eating disorder. This should be treated immediately without any delay from the genuine clinic otherwise it can lead to the risk of permanent injury or death. With proper treatment these risks can be eventually decreased. To choose the right treatment facility following factors should be considered, firstly approach only the genuine psychologists who have license and expertise in binge eating disorder, secondly the clinical staff should be both qualified and experienced and the team should have a legitimate nutritionist and a dietician. If the above conditions are satisfied there are a few things which should be clarified to confirm the taken decision. The clinic should have the expertise in treating the kind of binge eating disorder. The program in the clinic should be best for the patient and gender specific. Detoxification services should also be available in the clinic.

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Affordable Ways to Get Help for Eating Disorder Treatments

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 “Acceptance” the most crucial as well as an important factor to recover from eating disorder problems. Any patient who develops eating disorder problems can recover from it by first accepting it, this seems to be a challenging part but it will lead to success. The next thing you should follow is give up unhealthy eating behavior and beyond that you should be able to cope up with the emotional pain you go through and most importantly love yourselves during this phase. If the problem looks serious which sometimes can be, then a systematic as well as an organized approach should be managed. A patient should talk about the problem with someone they feel comfortable with. Patient can also get a treatment/therapy such as nutritional counseling, individual therapy and medical monitoring. Eating disorder can get over if a patient keeps a positive relationship with food during and after the treatment.

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Monday, March 18, 2019

Adolescents and Eating Disorders: The Risks of Postponing Treatment

Postponing the treatment

Postponing the treatment does more harm than good. People suffering from eating disorders such as Bulimia, anorexia or even binge-eating disorder need to get themselves treated. These are emotional and mental illnesses which people try to overcome by eating a lot of food. Food that sends them in a euphoria and having too much or too less of it can lead to eating disorder. It requires to be treated as early as possible. People usually postpone these treatments due to many reasons such as lack of resources, the uncertainty of where to ask for help, afraid of a child leaving the house for treatment and so on. Eventually this delay in treatment leads to PTSD, OCD and substance abuse and addiction. It is important that the gap between the patients and their disorders need to be plugged and this can only be done once they are put in facilities which treat their disorders.

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Eating Disorder Treatment Options for the Adolescent Impacted by Trauma


As a parent, you have likely planned and envisioned only the best for your child, including desires for their future, saving for college, and more. One thing that you may never anticipate is that your little girl will develop an eating disorder, which can dampen the hopes, dreams, and aspirations that you wish for your child.
Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, are often connected with negative stigmas and stereotypes, which can leave you feeling more confused about what your child is confronting. It is important to know that there are resources and support to help you and your child through this journey and that you do not have to navigate this alone.
The Connection between Trauma and Eating Disorders
Research has uncovered multiple factors that may influence the development of eating disorders in adolescents, including both biological, psychological, and environmental components. The combination of these influencing factors can increase a child’s susceptibility to developing an eating disorder. While it is not necessarily possible to determine a child’s risk factor, there are warning signs that may indicate the susceptibility of forming an eating disorder.
For example, the experience of trauma or traumatic events, including physical, emotional, psychological, and/or sexual, can increase an adolescent’s risk of developing an eating disorder. The high levels of stress and anxiety that trauma often produces can lead to destructive methods of coping, including maladaptive eating behaviors associated with eating disorders.
Studies have found that emotional abuse, physical neglect, and sexual abuse were found to be significant predictors of eating psychopathology [1]. Research has also found that women who reported both childhood physical and sexual abuse were three times as likely to develop eating disorder symptoms as those who reported no abuse [2]. With the experience of childhood trauma associated with a range of serious long-term psychiatric complications, including eating disorders, it is important to recognize the necessity to address these concerns effectively.
Effective Treatment Options
Adolescents with eating disorders who have been impacted by trauma will require specialized and comprehensive care to find healing and recovery. Given the nature of eating disorders and the influence of unresolved trauma, it is necessary to find treatment options that can help address both simultaneously. In healing from trauma, many adolescents find that they are also able to recover from their eating disorder, as destructive eating behaviors are no longer necessary to cope with trauma stressors.
Thankfully, there are many treatment options available to help your adolescent facilitate healing from the inside out and address any unresolved trauma in a therapeutic and healing manner. The level of care for treatment that may be best for your child will depend on a number of factors. Having a complete assessment done by an eating disorder professional can help determine what level of care is best suited for meeting your loved one’s individual needs, including medical, nutritional, and psychological concerns. This may include critical care/inpatient, residential treatment, and transitional care for eating disorders impacted by unresolved trauma.
Establishing medical stability is a priority of eating disorder treatment, including nutritional rehabilitation and psychiatric safety. Once this has occurred, the process of uncovering complex psychological factors contributing to an unhealthy relationship with food can begin. Various forms of therapy can be helpful for trauma resolution, rebuilding self-esteem, and gaining confidence over the eating disorder.
Choosing the Right Treatment Center
At Remuda Ranch at The Meadows, we understand the unique challenges that young girls aged 8-17 face when impacted by eating disorders and trauma. Our treatment program is specifically equipped to effectively address the complex issues stemming from these conditions and empower recovery through our innovative treatment approaches.
Through the devastation and confusion that you and your loved one have experienced, we want you to know that you are not alone. We will work with your adolescent in a nurturing and safe environment to help them regain their health, find healing from trauma, and eliminate eating disorder behaviors. Connecting with the specialized care at Remuda Ranch at The Meadows can make all the difference in recovery from eating disorders impacted by trauma. Connect with us today and learn more about how we can help you and your family find whole-person healing and restoration. Give us a call at 866-239-7381.
References:
[1]: Seongsook Kong, et al. (2009) Childhood trauma as a predictor of eating psychopathology and its mediating variables in patients with eating disorders. Journal of Clinical Nursing 18, 1897-1907
[2]: Rayworth, BB, et al. (2004) Childhood abuse and risk of eating disorders in women. Epidemiology 15, 271-278.
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Monday, January 8, 2018

5 Reasons Why You Might Need Residential Treatment for Your Eating Disorder Today

Seeking treatment at the appropriate level of care is important for helping you progress in your eating disorder recovery.  Thankfully, there are many eating disorder professionals and resources that can help you or your loved one decide what level of treatment might be most suitable for your specific needs.
When it comes to eating disorder recovery, there is a variety of options available for support and treatment. From residential treatment to outpatient care and everything in between, there are resources that can help you find hope and healing. How do you know which level of care is right for you?
Understanding Treatment Options for Eating Disorders
Seeking treatment at the appropriate level of care is important for helping you progress in your eating disorder recovery.  Thankfully, there are many eating disorder professionals and resources that can help you or your loved one decide what level of treatment might be most suitable for your specific needs. It is recommended that you work with a professional to determine what level of care is the most beneficial for your recovery. This might be an eating disorder therapist, counselor, physician, or psychiatrist. By understanding your concerns as well as the signs and symptoms you are experiencing, a qualified professional will make treatment level recommendations that meet you exactly where you are currently. The most common levels of eating disorder treatment include:
  • Inpatient Treatment
  • Residential Treatment
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
Typically, a more acute or inpatient level of treatment is necessary for someone who may require medical and/or psychiatric stabilization.  Many individuals will often transition to the different levels of eating disorder treatment as they progress in their recovery journey.  Less acute levels of treatment, including intensive outpatient and outpatient treatment, are more suitable for a person who does not require supervision and monitoring and who is relatively stable from any medical or psychiatric complications.  
Why Residential Treatment Can Best Support Recovery
Residential treatment is an important option available for eating disorder recovery. Residential treatment programs offer a safe and structured environment where individuals can find healing from even the most destructive of eating disorders. At this level of care, residents are provided with continual support and monitoring as well as comprehensive treatment from a multi-disciplinary team, including physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, dietitians, and more.  Residential treatment offers the best level of support required for individuals suffering from a severe eating disorder, including anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder and co-occurring conditions.
Making the choice to seek out residential treatment can feel overwhelming, but it is important to know that you are not alone in this process.  Consider some of the following reasons why residential treatment might be a positive option for your recovery:
  1. You are struggling with medical complications: Eating disorders are complex illnesses that can result in serious medical consequences. Maybe you have found yourself in and out of doctor's offices to deal with eating disorder symptoms. Alternatively, maybe you have found the quality of your life negatively affected by physical complications resulting from an eating disorder. Eating disorders, if left untreated, can be life threatening, often due to medical complications, such as heart failure, electrolyte imbalance, or malnutrition. In these cases, residential treatment can help you safely recover from these conditions by providing resources needed for medical stabilization.
  2. You are overwhelmed, emotionally or psychologically: It is not uncommon for eating disorders to develop alongside other issues, such as anxiety, depression or addiction. These co-occurring conditions can make it more complex for you to find the underlying cause of your eating disorder and start healing. Residential treatment can give you the structure and environment needed to heal from these complex factors.
  3. You find it difficult to feed yourself: Sometimes something as simple as feeding your body appropriately can feel immensely challenging if you are living with an eating disorder.  Because of the severity of eating disorder behaviors, you may not even be sure how or what to feed yourself. Engaging in destructive eating habits, like restricting, purging, and/or binging, can make food seem chaotic. You may feel like you cannot trust your body or are intensely fearful of gaining weight. Residential treatment can be an invaluable resource for helping you normalize your eating behaviors and develop healthier eating patterns.
  4. The quality of your life is compromised: Eating disorders can deprive you of enjoying life, making it difficult to flourish in school, work, and relationships. You may have had to drop out of school, lost your job, missed out on a promotion at work, or are suffering in relationships with those closest to you because of your eating disorder. Residential treatment can give you the strong foundation you need in your recovery journey to deal with the underlying causes and gain the tools necessary to rebuild relationships.
  5. You have a poor support system: Eating disorders can be isolating, and you may not have adequate support to help you through the recovery process. It is important that you do not fight this alone and that you surround yourself with others who understand how to help you. The treatment team available at the residential level of care can give you the support and structure you need to recover.
While the decision to seek out residential treatment can be tough, it is important to realize what you will gain by prioritizing your healing and recovery. Living life to your fullest potential and ultimately being able to thrive in every aspect of your life are gifts that you will never regret.
The risks of not seeking out residential treatment for your eating disorder must be taken into consideration. Left untreated, you could potentially endanger your life or even lose what matters most to you. Consider how you want your future life to look and ask yourself if your eating disorder is part of that picture.
How Remuda Ranch Can Support Your Healing
At Remuda Ranch at The Meadows, we understand what is needed to help you find lasting recovery from your eating disorder. Our residential level of care provides the highest quality of comprehensive treatment to ensure that you are supported every step of your journey.  Our eating disorder professionals are dedicated to seeing you thrive and will support you with an individualized care plan that is designed to meet your unique needs.  Wherever you may be on your journey today, we stand ready to support you in recovery.  For additional information about the treatment of eating disorders, please call to speak to an Intake Coordinator at 866-842-1245

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Monday, November 13, 2017

A Unique Equine Experience


"The Spirit Equine program of Colleen DeRango and Buddy Uldrickson is at the forefront of therapies for trauma and the healing of emotional wounds. Buddy’s calm, centered, presence, his immense horsemanship, and Colleen’s organic mastery of Somatic Experiencing™ have partnered to create a magical and transformative experience. I recommend this powerful program without reservation."



The Meadows’ equine workshop team combines the wisdom of our skillful therapist trained in Somatic Experiencing® (SE), with an uncommon horseman and highly skilled trainer. This unique equine experience is held on a scenic, rustic ranch a short distance from Wickenburg, Arizona.
Combining The Meadows Model, SE, mindfulness, and natural horsemanship, this workshop allows for a distinct healing experience. The program consists of experiential activities with horses, and addresses self-esteem, boundaries, honoring reality, wants and needs, emotional regulation, and spontaneity. Created exclusively for a small group of no more than five participants, this workshop is an outdoor experience facilitated by two gifted professionals.

We Can Help

For more details, call 866-280-2874 or complete the form below. Our Intake Coordinators are happy to assist you between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. MST on weekdays, and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MST on weekends.

Monday, April 17, 2017

Drunkorexia: When Eating Disorders and Alcohol Abuse Collide

College is an exciting time for many young adults. It’s often their first chance to establish an identity entirely separate from their parents or caregivers. But, with that freedom comes a lot of social pressures. Legends of crazy parties, wild binge drinking, casual sex gets passed down from generation to generation. The idea that irresponsible drinking and sex are rights of passage for college students is also a staple of American popular culture as evidenced through popular movies like “Animal House,” “Old School,” and “Neighbors.” Many students feel pressure to both participate in party culture and to maintain a certain level of “sex appeal” in order to be socially accepted. 
 
These pressures are leading many students to make dangerous trade-offs when it comes to alcohol and food. In a recent study, more than 80 percent of college students reported that they skipped meals, binged on food and purged, or used a laxative, so that they could “save calories” and binge drink without gaining weight and/or increase the effects of alcohol. These behaviors are associated with a trend called “drunkorexia.” Drunkorexia is not a medical diagnosis, but it describes the growing trend of college students sacrificing nutrition for alcohol.

The Surprising Relationship Between Eating Disorders and Alcohol Abuse

Though not everyone who engages in food restricting and binge drinking will go on to develop an eating disorder or an alcohol addiction, they may be at higher risk. Research has shown that 50 percent of women who reported eating disorder behaviors also struggled with drug and substance use disorders. That is a rate of risk five times higher than that those without eating disorders.

Alcohol use disorders tend to be particularly common among people with eating disorders, because of the way they interact with one another. Alcohol can be used to help induce vomiting—especially when consumed in excess on an empty stomach—and to facilitate dehydration. Alcohol can also be used to help numb the feelings of fear and anxiety that women with eating disorders carry with them. They tend to fear both weight gain, and someone finding out about their unhealthy behaviors.

Even if the person exhibiting signs of drunkorexia doesn’t end up with long-term, co-occuring disorders, the behaviors in and of themselves can be dangerous. Drinking on an empty stomach allows alcohol to be absorbed into the blood stream more quickly, which increases the likelihood of alcohol poisoning, blackouts, memory loss, and alcohol-related violence. Severe cases can even lead to permanent brain damage.

Overcoming Drunkorexia Requires Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Treating someone who struggles with both an eating disorder and an addiction can be complex. Often patients end up in a treatment center that specializes in either the eating disorder, or the substance abuse, but not both. Since the two disorders do interact and, in some ways, depend upon one another, it’s important to find a program that can treat both disorders at the same time. If a person enters into recovery from their eating disorder but not from their alcoholism, they are much more likely to relapse. The use of the alcohol will likely trigger the impulse to purge or restrict again and interfere with their judgment when it comes to making healthy choices about food.

If you or a loved one needs help for both an eating disorder and substance use disorder, you’ll want a treatment center like Remuda Ranch at The Meadows that offers an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Remuda Ranch offers medical supervision 24 hours a day, seven days a week, along with talk therapies, experiential therapies (like equine therapy and challenge courses), family programming, nutritional and culinary training, and the latest neurobehavioral techniques for treating emotional trauma.

For more information about Remuda Ranch at The Meadows’ inpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment for women and adolescent girls, please call 866-390-6100. Our Intake Specialists are happy to answer any questions you may have and help you decide if Remuda Ranch at The Meadows is right for you.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Recovering from My Eating Disorder Through Faith

By Kelly Biese, 2007 Remuda Ranch Alumna
I will never forget October 11, 2007, as I stood in front of the security gates at the Dayton airport. I was so angry with God. Part of me wanted to turn and run back, afraid that I'd never return to see my friends, and another part of me still believed I didn't have a problem and would be sent back home when I got to Remuda Ranch. I was just so tired of fighting and tired of being tired.
Remuda Ranch proved to be just the right place for me, and by the second day God began to change my heart and fill me with hope as I put my trust in HIM. There were challenges while I was there, but the caring staff and especially the music and messages I experienced in Chapel continued to fill me with strength and hope. 
 
When I returned home on Nov. 25th, 2007, I felt great and believed everything was going to be okay. However, even though I was using the skills I learned at Remuda Ranch and following my treatment plan, I took my focus off of God and started looking to those around me to provide my strength and hope. I made them my foundation, and I began to sink again.

Fortunately, I had a strong support person that asked me one evening if I had ever asked God to be healed. After thinking for a moment, I realized that I had prayed for years but had never asked God to heal me. That night, I wrote the following in my journal:

"Lord, it is time. I want to be healed. I want to be well enough to let your light shine through me and touch others. Please Lord, send the Holy Spirit to fill me. Empower me to rise above this. If there is something deep inside me holding me back from fully accepting recovery, from embracing the new life you have for me, from letting go of the past, please open my eyes to it and help me to move beyond it. Help me to move beyond this, Lord. You said ask and ye shall receive, knock and the door shall be opened. I've been afraid to ask because I didn't feel I deserved it. It is your will, Lord, but I don't believe your will is for me to continue suffering with no gain. Lift this burden, Lord. I'm willing to take the steps I need, but I need your help to guide me, Lord. I'm willing to take the step, but I need your guidance. I trust you. Open my eyes. Open my ears. Open my mind. Open my heart—to you, Lord. Fill me with your Holy Spirit, that I may grow strong and serve You." - April 28, 2008

The next morning I awoke with a sense of peace I can never describe, and I have not been the same since. I have continued on my path of recovery and each year gets a little easier. I may not love every part of my body, but I can finally say I like my body, for the first time in my life. I can enjoy food - ALL food - when and where I want, without guilt. The scale has no place in my life, because I refuse to let three digits consume my mind and define my life.

In August, I returned to graduate school to pursue my Masters in Social Work degree, and I hope to specialize in trauma and substance abuse. I will forever by grateful to Remuda Ranch for bringing me back to life and giving me hope for healing.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Understanding Your Child and Her Eating Disorder




Understanding Your Child and Her Eating Disorder 





The hardest part of having a child or family member with an eating disorder is the longevity of the disease. Dads especially are used to going in and “fixing” problems; but, when it comes to eating disorders, it is not that simple.

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What Is It Like Inside The Mind of an Eating Disorder Patient?

I tell parents that the unrelenting, pervasive and constant eating disorder thoughts in their child’s head are similar to what they would experience if they were wearing headphones with loud rock music while I was talking to them. I would not expect them to be able to retain the information I was giving them with the all of that “noise in their heads.”

Similarly, the malnourished brain cannot make good decisions. When your child has an eating disorder her ability to remember all the loving things you do as parents goes right out the window each time she is confronted about her food intake.

Also, the level of fear, shame and guilt eating disorder patients experience is huge. I ask the family to think about times when they were fearful. I give the example of the time I was in a tall hotel in San Diego and woke up in the middle of the night with my bed moving. I couldn’t even keep my balance on the floor. I hit the stairwell with 500 other guests and you could almost feel the collective fear that the building would collapse and we would all be killed.

That is the level of fear that those who struggle with eating disorders live with on a daily basis around their food.

What Can Parents Do to Help?

Parents frequently ask me what they can do. First and foremost, they can be parents - not food police or therapists.

It takes a team to fight these dis-eases (hyphenated purposely because of the dis-ease it causes the family). I would not attempt to treat a patient without a team approach.

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is focused on helping family members get the information and tools they need to deal with their loved ones. They have support groups, reading materials, guidelines, information on treatment centers, and a lot of options for parents, siblings, significant other to learn and deal with eating disorders.

I also direct family members to 12-step groups for support. It may be AA, CODA (co-dependency anonymous), EDA (eating disorders anonymous) EA (emotions anonymous)—any group that can offer support and a chance to voice your feelings.

At Remuda Ranch at the Meadows, we have dietitians, therapists, and primary care physicians on board to tackle these issues. The family is also considered an important part of our team; we try to educate, support, train, and encourage them through a family week process. We know we are just not treating the patient - it is a family affair. Please call our intake department at 866-390-5100, or reach out to us online, if you need more information about treatment options for a loved one, or for yourself.

 

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Friday, October 30, 2015

When Food Speaks - Remuda Ranch

By Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD, Remuda Ranch at The Meadows Senior Fellow

Even before he or she could speak, your child was able to communicate with you through eating behavior. This can continue into childhood and adolescence when someone has difficulty expressing him or herself through words.

Undereating, overeating, or limiting variety of foods are sometimes clues kids and teens are struggling with particularly negative or stressful feelings. Particularly significant are changes to established eating behaviors, such as eliminating snacks or certain food groups that the child previously enjoyed; secretive eating, sneaking or hiding foods, or lying about eating by a child who is typically open and honest; or avoiding family meals or social events by a teen who was formerly extroverted and friendly.
What Your Child’s Eating Behaviors Can Tell You

Some possible messages that might be conveyed through changes in eating behaviors are:

    I’m sad about something or someone I’ve lost.
    I’m depressed.
    I feel so alone.
    I’m angry.
    I don’t fit in.
    Stop telling me what to do!
    I’m having trouble concentrating.
    I’m struggling to adjust to changes in my life.
    I’m never good enough.
    No one likes me.
    I’m having trouble making decisions.
    I’m scared to make a mistake.
    I don’t feel well.
    I’m exhausted.

In the face of feelings that they don’t know how to manage, children and teens may turn toward or away from food for a sense of comfort or control. Yet they may not realize that their eating changes are connected to their innermost thoughts and feelings. It is the role of caregivers and other trusted adults help with recognizing the connections. It is a mistake to only address the eating behaviors without investigating the emotions and thoughts that are behind the scenes.

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Sunday, July 12, 2015

Eating Disorder Recovery

The road to eating disorder recovery begins with recognizing that there is a problem. This can be extremely challenging, especially if you’re still clinging to the belief that weight loss is the key to happiness. Even when you recognize that your happiness and worth come from loving yourself for who you truly are, old habits are very hard to break. The good news is that those learned eating disorder behaviors can be addressed if you want to change and are willing to ask for help.

Sustained recovery requires careful planning and for many patients, this means utilizing the full continuum of care. Recovery takes place over years of mindful application and lessons learned in treatment. At Remuda Ranch at The Meadows, we help you learn to let go of unhealthy eating behaviors. More importantly, we help you discover who you are beyond your eating habits, weight, and body image so you can overcome your eating disorder and gain true self-confidence.

The Ten Components of Recovery

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration has defined ten fundamental elements that are required along the road to recovery.
  • Self-Direction: choosing to seek recovery and actively seeking it out
  • Individualized and Person-Centered: recovery is unique to each individual in regard to that person’s strengths, needs, experiences and cultural background
  • Empowerment: the patient has control over her future and the ability to speak for herself about what she needs, wants and aspires to
  • Holistic: recovery emphasizes the whole person – mind, body, spirit and emotions
  • Nonlinear: recovery doesn’t always happen in a consistent step-by-step basis – there is continual growth, learning and occasional setbacks – recovery begins when the patient recognizes that positive change is possible
  • Strengths-Based: recovery focuses on building on the multiple capacities, resiliencies, talents, coping abilities and inherent worth of the individual
  • Peer Support: support through sharing experiences, knowledge and skills with others during the recovery process can help the patient and others by giving each a sense of belonging and community
  • Respect: acceptance, protection of rights and elimination of discrimination and stigma are necessary for regaining self-acceptance and the patient’s personal belief in her worth
  • Hope: the message of a positive future and the understanding that people can overcome even the hardest challenges is a belief that must be internalized
The exact treatment needs for individuals struggling with an eating disorder vary from person to person. For this reason, it’s important to coordinate a treatment plan with the provider and healthcare professional that is best suited to the patient’s unique requirements.

Asking for Help

It can be scary to ask for help to overcome an eating disorder, but gaining support from a trusted person in your life, is for many people, the first step on the road to recovery. Alternately, some find it less threatening to confide in a treatment specialist, such as an eating disorder counselor or nutritionist, to initiate change.

Your friend or family member may be shocked when you tell them about your eating disorder, but it’s important to remain hopeful. Take the time to discuss the ways you’d like them to support you during your recovery process.
The next step is to find a healthcare specialist to guide you through the recovery process. At Remuda Ranch at The Meadows, we partner with healthcare professionals to help patients feel comfortable, accepted and safe when transitioning into treatment. For more information about the treatment of eating disorders, please call to speak to one of our Intake Coordinators at 866-390-5100. You can also complete the Take the Next Step form and we will contact you with the information you need.

For more than 20 years, Remuda Ranch at The Meadows has partnered with hundreds of psychologists, psychiatrists, primary care providers, registered dieticians and primary therapists. The vast majority of our patient referrals come from these professionals. Through inpatient eating disorder and anxiety treatment, we help women and girls to stabilize and commit to recovery. Then, we return them to the referring professional for ongoing outpatient care. Together, we make recovery a reality.

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