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As you probably know, there are different types of eating disorders. While some healthcare facilities may recommend different programs for different eating disorders, it’s important to keep in mind that different people can experience eating disorders in different ways.

Whether you suffer from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or another unspecified eating disorder, you will undoubtedly need a combination of treatments – all of which can be provided by a reputable residential treatment center.

What is the Best Program for My Type of Eating Disorder?

Many residential treatment facilities, such as The Looking Glass Residence, will take a multidisciplinary approach when finding a treatment that will help you. Some of the treatments include a combination of the following:

Acute, medical care: If your bodyweight (or nutrition levels) drop dangerously low.

Nutritional counselling: While people with eating disorders are often knowledgeable about calories, it’s vital that they receive nutritional counselling during treatment.

Group therapy: Support structures and sharing are an important part of recovery, which is why many residential treatment centers offer group therapy for young people with eating disorders.

Family approaches: Your family unit is also a part of your rehabilitation and many residential treatment centers will include them in your recovery. This will help other members in your family understand what you are going through and give them some helpful strategies to help you recover.

Medication: It’s possible that you have other mental illnesses that may be aggravating your eating disorder, such as depression, anxiety, insomnia or post-traumatic stress disorder. Proper psychological evaluations will take place to make sure you get the medication and medical attention that you need.

Treatment Options Available for Eating Disorders

When it comes to eating disorders treatment , it’s vital that you join a residential treatment center that takes a holistic, multidisciplinary approach. There are so many different aspects of eating disorders that a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach won’t work. Find out more about the program offered at The Looking Glass Residence.