TIPs: Eating Disorders > Anorexia
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Anorexia: Treatment for anorexia is available in Center City, Philadelphia at The Center for Growth, Inc. Anorexia is a disease that can impact anyone. Anorexia is characterized by a low body weight and a particular style of thinking. Anorexia, left untreated can kill. We strongly encourage professional treatment.
Anorexia and substance abuse treatment in Philadelphia.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE occurs in (12-18%) of Anorexics. However, most Anorexic patients with a Substance Abuse problem are in the Binging/Purging subtype not the Restricting subtype.
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Anorexia in Adolescents / Therapy in Philadelphia
Ideally, adolescence is about the process of developing a healthy independence from parents, adjusting to the physical changes of puberty, and developing a personal identity. With Anorexia continue reading
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER: Approximately one-third to one fifth of people suffering from anorexia are diagnosed with an obsessive-compulsive disorder. (Similarly, people struggling with the different problematic behaviors, gambling, sex, and hoarding also have a high right continue reading
Therapy in Philadelphia / Personality Disorders and Anorexia
Personality disorders are Patterns of behavior that are pervasive, pathological, and persistent. The behaviors present by late adolescence or early adulthood. Personality Disorders Commonly Associated with Anorexia continue reading
Parenting Help Strategies for parents of children with an eating disorder to help them recover 38 Strategies for parents of children with an eating disorder (Anorexia, Bulimia, or binging or Over Eating) to help them continue reading
Therapy in Philadelphia: The Deceptive Behaviors of Anorexia - remember these behaviors are not acceptable but they are part of the illness. Separate the illness from how you love the person suffering from Anorexia.
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Center for Growth / Anorexia Recovery in Philadelphia: Common Communication Problems.
In recovery from Anorexia, clients are encouraged to learn healthier ways to communicate their thoughts and feelings. This is a challenging continue reading
Center for Growth / Parenting Strategies in Philadelphia - helping a child gain positive attention while recovering from an eating disorder . . .
Negative Attention The eating disorder often gives adolescents and young continue reading
Treatment options for Adults with Anorexia
* Day treatment* Inpatient* IOP* Outpatient (such as the Center for Growth)
The Maudsley method is only indicated for adolescents (usually 18 or younger) who have had the illness continue reading
Anorexia And The Doctor: The doctor’s visit the doctor is an essential part of the treatment team with Anorexia. This doctor may also need to make appropriate referrals such as to an Endocrinologist and/or a continue reading
Anorexia Nervosa: Is a psychological disorder characterized by an obsession to be thin and a distorted body image that drives people to be medically underweight.
Criteria Used in Making a Diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa:
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Critical Weight what does critical weight mean? Critical weight is the minimum weight a person needs to be for their body to maintain a minimal level of health. Critical weight may not be enough for continue reading
Feelings about entering therapy for Anorexia Nervosa while there are some exceptions, usually the client suffering from Anorexia do not want to give up their eating disorder. People suffering from this disorder have an overwhelming continue reading
In the mind of someone with anorexia: people with Anorexia often report the illness give them an identity, a sense of pride, and a feeling that they are unique… In my own sessions providing continue reading
Center for Growth / Anorexia Therapy in Philadelphia, Mechanicsville, Ocean City, Santa Fe
Males with Anorexia Nervosa: Approximately 5 % to 10 % of people with Anorexia are male. Unfortunately, there is currently not continue reading
