Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) For Eating Disorders.
- Identifying and challenging.
- Developing coping strategies.
- Identifying triggers and high-risk situations
- Addressing body image concerns.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week | 26 February - 3 March 2024. What is an eating disorder?
Eating disorders are characterised by an unhealthy relationship with food, leading individuals to change their eating habits and behaviour.
If you're experiencing an eating disorder, you could discover that you're excessively preoccupied with your weight, making unwise food choices, engaging in excessive exercise, or resorting to other methods, such as purging, to manage your weight.
Eating disorders are severe mental health conditions. If you suspect you may be experiencing one, it's essential to seek appropriate treatment as early as possible.
Your relationship with food can be healther.
When you feel ready for a healthy and positive change, our committed team is here, ready to guide and support you on your transformative journey.
Types of eating disorders.
Anorexia: Extreme food restriction and weight control, leading to severe malnutrition and health complications.
Bulimia: Recurrent binge-eating followed by compensatory behaviors to eliminate consumed calories.
Binge-Eating Disorder (BED): Regularly eating large amounts, feeling a lack of control, often linked to emotional coping.
Orthorexia: Fixation on "pure" or "clean" foods, avoiding perceived unhealthy options, impacting physical and mental well-being.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Limited food preferences and avoidance, not driven by fear of weight gain but may result in nutritional deficiencies.
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Honour Your Emotions: Allow yourself to feel.
Practice Self-Compassion: Be gentle and compassionate with yourself as you navigate through grief.
Seek Support: Surround yourself with supportive individuals willing to listen and share your thoughts and feelings.
Self-Care: Take care of your physical, emotional, and mental well-being by prioritising self-care activities.
Understanding Eating Disorders: Why People Seek Support.
- Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions marked by irregular eating habits and an obsession with food, body weight, and image.
- These disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder, are complex and can have profound physical and psychological effects.
- Societal Pressure: Society often promotes unrealistic beauty standards through media and social platforms, leading to body dissatisfaction and a desire to conform.
- Psychological Challenges: Underlying issues like low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or past trauma can play a significant role in triggering and sustaining disordered eating patterns.
- Coping Mechanisms: Some turn to disordered eating as a way to cope with emotional distress, seeking control or numbing emotional pain.
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