Orthorexia Treatment Program

Orthorexia treatment is often need for those obsessed with only consuming foods that he or she deems healthy and avoiding those foods that he or she views as harmful. This specific type of eating disorder is one that can easily be mistaken for someone wanting to consistently eat healthily, however, when it is occurring, an individual can be causing more harm than good to his or her wellbeing.

It is common for someone who has orthorexia to shy away from specific foods, not because he or she does not want to eat junk food or consume something they do not like, but specifically because he or she strongly believes it will be harmful to do so. An individual with orthorexia is likely to avoid foods containing the following:

Those who struggle with orthorexia should not be confused with people who strive to maintain a healthy diet. The major difference between those who eat healthily and those who have orthorexia is that those with this type of eating disorder struggle with obsessive behaviors surrounding their food consumption. Someone who is simply trying to eat well is not going to go to extreme lengths to ensure that what he or she is eating either has or does not have a specific ingredient in it, for example. The experienced professionals at our orthorexia treatment center can help you understand the root causes of this illness and how to effectively recover.

Signs and Symptoms of Orthorexia

Being obsessive about one’s food is absolutely a marker for orthorexia, however, it is merely just one of many different signs and symptoms that someone is grappling with this condition. Some of the most common symptoms of orthorexia, as described by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) include the following:

While the majority of the signs and symptoms associated with orthorexia are behavioral, these behaviors are what cause physical problems and additional negative effects. For example, someone with orthorexia can easily become malnourished due to cutting out specific foods in his or her life. He or she can also grapple with cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and endocrine system complications that can range from being uncomfortable to life-threatening. The only way to properly manage this eating disorder is by getting orthorexia treatment.

Orthorexia Treatment

While many people develop this eating disorder in response to wanting to be thinner, many others develop it because they are struggling with compulsive behaviors, the need to “escape” from difficult emotions, wanting to have high self-esteem, and/or attempting to create a sense of identity. Because orthorexia has such deep roots in one’s psychological health, our orthorexia treatment provides several different evidence-based therapies proven to treat those with this specific type of eating disorder. Consider the following:

When therapy is provided, it is often highly effective for those who are participating in orthorexia treatment. However, sometimes, medication is also needed to help balance out one’s recovery.

It is very common for those with orthorexia to also grapple with symptoms of other mental health conditions, such as anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Both of these conditions can be treated with the use of anti-anxiety medications, such as Celexa, Zoloft, and Cymbalta. While these medications are most commonly used to treat depression, studies have shown that they are also effective in treating symptoms of anxiety when used as prescribed by a professional.

These services, plus several others, can be offered through our orthorexia treatment program. Depending on what level of care an individual requires, he or she might be a good fit for inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, outpatient treatment, or a combination of these programs over time.

Recover Today Through Our Orthorexia Treatment Center

Being caught in the throes of an eating disorder as time-consuming as orthorexia is not only distressing, but it is also exhausting. If you are struggling with this condition, our orthorexia treatment can help.

There is no need to be ashamed of your condition. With the appropriate treatment and your dedication and hard work, you can begin to live a life that is healthy but in a way that is not extreme.

Do not allow one more day to go by where you continue to struggle with this illness. Get the help that you need right now by reaching out and making that call.

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