Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers
Anorexia Treatment: Understanding The Options
Anorexia isn’t just being too skinny, it’s a serious health threat ▪ According to medical experts, anorexia is the deadliest psychiatric disorder, carrying a six-fold increase in risk of death, quadruple the risk major depression causes. ▪ The disorder is particularly deadly to young people, making them 18 times more likely to die than healthy people their age. ▪ Unfortunately, this disorder is often overlooked or unnoticed until it’s too late, and treatment is often difficult. A whole mind, whole body approach to treating anorexia is essential to reducing patients risk of death and allowing them to enjoy happier, healthier lives.
Anorexia is an eating disorder affecting hundreds of thousands ▪ Estimates vary, but about 10 million women and a million men in the U.S. are facing a significant struggle with anorexia or bulimia.
▪ Anorexia is characterized by extreme food restriction, distorted body image and an irrational fear of gaining weight. Anorexia is also typically accompanied by other mental health problems. It may not be the only problem patients are facing, however…
Comprehensive treatment is the best way to get control over anorexia and build a healthier life. People suffering from anorexia often face a number of other mental health challenges as well. At Mirasol Recovery Centers, we believe merely focusing on the anorexia without treating the other issues is a strategy doomed to failure. Mirasol believes that the skills we teach are more effective and longer lasting than restrictive protocols, and provide the opportunity to practice those skills in a safe environment that supports change.
Common Issues Frequently Accompanying Anorexia • •
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Depression Substance abuse disorders (as many as 50% of people with eating disorders also have substance abuse issues) Panic and anxiety disorders Post-traumatic stress disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) Obsessive compulsive personality disorder (which is different from OCD)
Mirasol Recovery Centers offer a variety of therapy options‌ Mirasol Recovery Centers use an integrative approach that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with alternative interventions as well. We focus on treating underlying issues that may contribute to anorexia and teaching our clients to identify emotional triggers, manage them and to make healthy choices. Mirasol believes that you can fully recover from anorexia.
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3-4 daily groups Regular one-on-one psychotherapy sessions Individual daily sessions Expressive and experiential therapies Meal support and regular consultation with dietary staff, meeting with nutritionist 2-3 times a week. Group sessions to teach and practice behavior modification and emotion management Family therapy (including family participation) Onsite and offsite twelve-step meetings Weekly psychiatric consultation Trauma awareness and recovery Educational services for school-age women
Alternative Methods Mirasol Recovery centers provides a number of alternative therapies that can help clients dealing with anorexia recovery from the disorder. Some alternative treatments offered at our facility include: •Acupuncture •Adventure therapy •Bodywork •Art Therapy •Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) •Neurofeedback •Yoga •Functional medicine •Naturopathic medicine •Whole foods
Successful Treatment
Mirasol Recovery Centers have an excellent track record of helping clients overcome anorexia and eating disorders. Clients who follow aftercare instructions have a success rate of 85 percent at the one year mark. Many of our clients have been through multiple other recovery programs with no success.
About Mirasol Recovery Centers
Mirasol Recovery Centers, a Tucson, AZ eating disorder treatment organization, works to help people struggling with anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders overcome their challenges and live better lives. We use a comprehensive approach, combining medical, alternative and psychiatric care to guide our clients to a healthier outlook on eating and life. For more information, visit http://www.mirasol.net/.
Photo Credit
All photos taken from client website, Morguefile and Everystockphoto.
Summary
Anorexia affects hundreds of thousands of people, with young women comprising the majority of people suffering from this eating disorder. Mirasol Recovery Centers uses an integrative holistic approach to treating anorexia and other eating disorders.