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Suffering from an eating disorder can be quite difficult for a multitude of reasons. We are here to give you the support that you need during these tough times.
Anorexia nervosa is a disorder where it is difficult to gain weight, due to the fear that one has excessive weight, even when this is not the case. This disorder and the consequences of the disorder are very scary, and can be highly destructive. They can lead to a very high amount of death due to physical issues that exist with the disorder. They are also very common, and impact tens of millions in the world. Every hour, statistically speaking, is there a death from eating disorders.
You deserve assistance and support, and we are here to provide just that. Do not be afraid and please contact us if you feel that you need help.
Anorexia nervosa is a disorder where it is difficult to gain weight, due to the fear that one has excessive weight, even when this is not the case. This disorder and the consequences of the disorder are very scary, and can be highly destructive. They can lead to a very high amount of death due to physical issues that exist with the disorder. They are also very common, and impact tens of millions in the world. Every hour, statistically speaking, is there a death from eating disorders.
You deserve assistance and support, and we are here to provide just that. Do not be afraid and please contact us if you feel that you need help.
It is said that some individuals who suffer from anorexia feel that they are perfectionists, and have a Type A personality. What does this mean? It means that a certain ideal or standard that they set for themselves must be achieved at all costs, and that they won't be happy until this happens. The problem is that maintaining this image is very difficult, and leads to a great deal of frustation, depression ,and despair. It means that an individual can become obsessed with fitness, school, career, body image, without regarding to living a healthy and fulfilling life.
Once the body weight drops to a certain level, an individual can lose periods, can have severe electrolyte abnormalities that can lead to death, and can suffer from many illnesses with having a weak physical body.
Once the body weight drops to a certain level, an individual can lose periods, can have severe electrolyte abnormalities that can lead to death, and can suffer from many illnesses with having a weak physical body.
We are here to help pair you with a team that can give you the help that you need. This includes counselors, physical therapists, psychiatrists, and individuals who are there to support you when you feel down. This can be scary, and we are here to give you the tools to help you on a mental, physical, and spiritual level to live a functional and fulfilling life.
Do not feel alone.
Anorexia is a very common illness in younger individuals, and it needs to be addresed. Our whole treatment is based on balancing multiple facets of life to life a fulfilling and meaningful life. We are here to do just that.
Do not feel alone.
Anorexia is a very common illness in younger individuals, and it needs to be addresed. Our whole treatment is based on balancing multiple facets of life to life a fulfilling and meaningful life. We are here to do just that.
Please know that Anorexia has been around for a 1000s of years. To make a diagnosis of this disorder, there must be fear of gaining weight while consuming a small amount of food and there being no other physical illness that is leading to this weight.
What are treatments for this disorder?
We treat very holistically. We treat any physical symptoms with medication, emotional dilemmas with therapy, and give you a support system of individuals who have been where you have been.
We care about you.
What are treatments for this disorder?
We treat very holistically. We treat any physical symptoms with medication, emotional dilemmas with therapy, and give you a support system of individuals who have been where you have been.
We care about you.
At Psychiatrists of D.C., you are the most important person to us. We want you to succeed. Please contact us at (720)-475-1471.