We know all behaviors start with a thought, whether we are aware of the thought or not. We act on these thoughts throughout our day. Have you ever wondered, "Why am I eating this?" Many of us have totally disconnected from our internal appetite. We may habitually reach for food when we are not hungry. We learn that awareness is the first key for opening the door to change. We cannot change something we are not aware of, but with awareness change is possible.
Through the use of a structured eating disorder addiction treatment program, awareness leads to new thinking patterns that produce new eating behaviors. You learn alternatives that can work uniquely for you. Your behavior changes easily and naturally when your internal habitual thoughts change. This personal internal form of control is empowering and dramatically increases self-esteem.
We have learned from years of experience that external controls work only temporally. An eating disorder addiction treatment program addresses the core issues of out-of-control eating and shows how to reconnect to a healthy way of relating to food, your appetite, and body. Each eating disorder addiction treatment program is individualized to meet your specific needs and treatment plans should be custom tailored to meet specific goals and objectives. The sessions assist you in identifying unhealthy patterns, triggers, underlying thoughts and belief systems that keep you locked in the disordered eating.
After you complete eating disorder addiction treatment your therapist and discharge planner will design a comprehensive aftercare plan for you. It may focus on family problems, dual diagnosis treatment, supportive housing or a number of other issues. It will be a well thought out plan to maintain the gains you have made in the treatment program.
We use the term eating disorder addiction treatment due to the fact that so many people suffering from eating disorders also suffer from drug addiction and alcoholism. While many with anorexia also use substances such as amphetamines to loose weight and end up with a substance abuse problem, they really require an eating disorder program with a strong psychiatric component. The term addiction treatment is really for those with eating disorders such as; binge eating, compulsive overeating, food addiction or bulimia. These are eating disorders which can benefit from addiction treatment, more so than anorexia.
Don't wait any longer to receive help. You can get Help Now by calling the eating disorder helpline at 1-800-542-6410. The eating disorder helpline is available 24/7, is toll free and the helpline can find you help anywhere in the country.
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