Trying to tell someone with an
eating disorder they need help can be a sensitive subject and they might not
take that suggestion well. Depending on the level or type of eating disorder
the person has can determine what treatment would be best for the person. As the
outside person, its best to understand the good and the bad, to better
understand the different types of treatments because the insurance benefits are
tied to both the diagnosis and the type of treatment settings to better help
the person in need. (Types of Treatments, 2018)
The different kind of treatments
can determine if a higher level of care is needed or deemed necessary for the person.
(Eating Disorder Hope) An outpatient eating disorder treatment is the least
level of care, most men and women in the program usually see a nutritionist and
a therapist about two to three times a week. Since this is the lowest level of
care/treatment it is useful to people that still have to go to work and school.
(Eating Disorder Hope) Residential treatment is a more severe treatment, it
provides a 24-hour live in facility with a medical supervision to monitor the
patient’s health conditions. Being at a more higher-level treatment center
helps those focus more on their physical and psychological healing.
Therapy is another option most
people go to get treatment with an eating disorder, since this disorder is also
a mental illness as well. Talking to someone or going to a group support group can
help better your mind. Group therapy helps by reducing the shame and isolation
that associate with this illness. (About Eating Disorders) Talking to people
with the same illness as you make you feel more support because those people
know what you are going through mentally and physically. There are other types
of therapy such as art therapy, dance movement therapy, family therapy and a
lot more others. Art therapy is a creative way to help ease the persons mind
and help them illustrate stories, thoughts or their feels with painting, clay
making, drawing etc. (Types of Treatments, 2018) Dance therapy can help with healing with
movements and expressions, to take the ease off your mind and body.
Any kind of treatment or therapy
can help a person that has an eating disorder, approaching them and talking
about getting help can be a sensitive subject. Whether they accept the help or
not, just talking to them one on one does help. They will realize the way they
are living isn’t healthy and could lead to some health conditions later or
worst, costing them their lives.
Here is a link to another blog that talks about eating disorder treatments, towards the bottom of the blog are different Hotline numbers for those wanting to talk the step to get help. Eating Disorder Hotline. Here is a video about two girls that have been to treatment for eating disorders. They talk about their experiences at the outpatient facility, the process they go through on the daily being there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuwNDhR2WKk
Citations:
“About Eating Disorders
and Treatment.” McCallum Place,
“Eating Disorder Treatment
and Eating Disorder Therapies.” Eating Disorder Hope, www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/types-of-treatments. October 8, 2018
“Types of
Treatment.” National Eating Disorders Association, 18 June 2018, www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/types-treatment. October 8, 2018
