4/21/07
Most Common Therapy for Nervous Anorexia
Author: Groshan Fabiola
The actual treatment for this type of eating disorder must be oriented according to the severity of symptoms and the patient's needs. The primer target of the therapy is to reestablish the physical health of the patient by helping him gain weight.
The patient must know the negative effects anorexia has upon his physical health and understand the importance of gaining weight. A complete eating schedule must be established with about 6 meals a day and the person must learn to adjust and increase weight. After obtaining a healthy physical status, improvement of the mental status of the patient can begin.
Very important as symptom of the disease, the psychological damages of the person making her have low self-esteem and poor self image can also be corrected by proper therapy. Every therapist has its own methods to talk about anorexia and solve its triggers that might be stress, fears or concerns. He will discuss with the patient all potential causes that may be related to anorexia. The relationship between patient and food must also be discussed during sessions, he must keep a diary of his interaction with food and learn to manage hunger or not be disgusted after eating. This is the cognitive method.
The Behavior related therapy is meant to reward the patient for the progresses and punish him for his temptations. The therapist must also identify and try to solve the problems in your emotional or social life that may trigger low self-esteem. Massages and relaxation can contribute to mental health improvement. Family therapy can make the members understand how their actions can negatively influence you and how their acting can help you get back to normal. When patients deny they suffer from an eating disorder, a subtitle family therapy can correct the main causes and increase the patient's trust.
Group therapies lead by a specialist can help the patient reduce its sensation of isolation and give him the mental strength to fight anorexia. Persons with the same disorder can share their problems and find new ways of working them out. Support groups are lead by nutrition problem specialists or by volunteers which can help you find the most benefic group according to your own personal needs.
You will also need to be seen by a medical doctor that will determine the effects anorexia has on your body and teach you how to overpass the physical illness. He will closely monitor your vital signs, hydration level and electrolytes.
For more information about anorexia or even about pro anorexia please click this link http://www.anorexia-center.com/pro-anorexia.htm
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Author: Groshan Fabiola
The actual treatment for this type of eating disorder must be oriented according to the severity of symptoms and the patient's needs. The primer target of the therapy is to reestablish the physical health of the patient by helping him gain weight.
The patient must know the negative effects anorexia has upon his physical health and understand the importance of gaining weight. A complete eating schedule must be established with about 6 meals a day and the person must learn to adjust and increase weight. After obtaining a healthy physical status, improvement of the mental status of the patient can begin.
Very important as symptom of the disease, the psychological damages of the person making her have low self-esteem and poor self image can also be corrected by proper therapy. Every therapist has its own methods to talk about anorexia and solve its triggers that might be stress, fears or concerns. He will discuss with the patient all potential causes that may be related to anorexia. The relationship between patient and food must also be discussed during sessions, he must keep a diary of his interaction with food and learn to manage hunger or not be disgusted after eating. This is the cognitive method.
The Behavior related therapy is meant to reward the patient for the progresses and punish him for his temptations. The therapist must also identify and try to solve the problems in your emotional or social life that may trigger low self-esteem. Massages and relaxation can contribute to mental health improvement. Family therapy can make the members understand how their actions can negatively influence you and how their acting can help you get back to normal. When patients deny they suffer from an eating disorder, a subtitle family therapy can correct the main causes and increase the patient's trust.
Group therapies lead by a specialist can help the patient reduce its sensation of isolation and give him the mental strength to fight anorexia. Persons with the same disorder can share their problems and find new ways of working them out. Support groups are lead by nutrition problem specialists or by volunteers which can help you find the most benefic group according to your own personal needs.
You will also need to be seen by a medical doctor that will determine the effects anorexia has on your body and teach you how to overpass the physical illness. He will closely monitor your vital signs, hydration level and electrolytes.
For more information about anorexia or even about pro anorexia please click this link http://www.anorexia-center.com/pro-anorexia.htm
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For more information about anorexia or even about pro anorexia please click this link http://www.anorexia-center.com/pro-anorexia.htm
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