 What Is EDNOS ? What if you are not anorexic or bulimic? Does this mean you do not have an eating disorder? EDNOS: ‘Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified’ by the DSM-IV is just as dangerous as anorexia and bulimia if not more. Because many are not familiar with this term, their families and those in need do not feel they are sick enough to seek treatment. Family members often disregard this as an attempt to lose weight and rationalize that it’s healthy hoping they will stop once they reach their stated goal weight. The eating disorder in any form is never satisfied and those with EDNOS often go untreated until more serious health issues arise. Facets of EDNOS: Chewing and Spitting Parents and family members often ask if it is normal for an ED client to lie. Absolutely! All eating disorders are kept from friends and family members leaving the client to lie about their behavior. Chewing and spitting is a habit that is on it’s way to be one of the most dangerous type of eating disorder. Eating disordered persons take small bites of food--- chew it and spit it out either in a cup, napkin, or other container they can hold it until it is discarded. The length of time the food is kept in their mouth depends on when their mind tells them it is satisfied. The problem is that there are no nutrients or calories left in the body. Sounds like anorexia…but this disorder is extremely dangerous and the behavior can become extremely addictive. Orthorexia In a society where we have to continuously battle diabetes and high blood pressure in children due to being overweight, it’s perfectly natural to want to encourage them to eat healthy. Sometimes there is good intention when a person wants to avoid those foods that are unhealthy and they cut out foods high in trans fat, fructose, artificial seasonings, and preservatives. Most want to avoid processed meats and just eat raw vegetables. Others simply begin with a strict vegetarian diet. Orthorexia is often intertwined with forms of anorexia and many family members can explain how orthorexia happened because of the families way of eating. Binge eating disorder If you eat large portions of food when you are anxious or emotionally overwhelmed and feel no signs of relief as you overeat, you may have binge eating disorder. Most binge eaters don’t purge their meal. They appear normal to everyone even though many of them are overweight. Clients have reported they feel out of control and very guilty afterwards but find it difficult to maintain control. For those who are not overweight they are more likely to get away with their binge eating by hiding their behavior because their weight appears normal. Night Eating Syndrome No one would think that those late night snacks could mean so much to a person’s mental health. This is a disorder that affects those who are obese as they will eat more than 25% of their daily meals after dinner and through the night. Some clients reported waking in the middle of the night to eat and consume large amounts of food during this time. Clients report that they cannot sleep because they are hungry and after they eat they eat they feel relieved and less anxious but extremely guilty over being out of control. Most feel night eating syndrome greatly contributes to poor rest, agitation during the day, inability to concentrate, and obsessive thoughts regarding food. Purging disorder Most clients with eating disorders find it difficult to admit they have an eating disorder. They can say they have disordered eating, some difficulty with food and weight but not an eating disorder. Purging disorder is definitely one in which a client will deny their behavior warrants a diagnosis of eating disorder. Purging disordered clients will purge by throwing up, laxative abuse, or the use of diuretics. This disorder is not the same as bulimia where a client may binge and purge, in fact those with purging disorder may do so after any amount of food intake. They commonly become concerned with their health as they become addicted to laxatives and can’t go to the bathroom without them. Because of the medical complications to include intestinal complications it is imperative to work with a medical doctor while in therapy to ensure all the clients needs are met. For many, this cannot be productive in outpatient programs until after treatment from an inpatient treatment center has taken place. We Want to Be on Your Team Value of Participating in Our Programs Give yourself the best opportunity to recover by enrolling in our Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Programs. FTC provides intensive time-limited, semi-structured treatment on an outpatient basis. All treatment plans are individualized. We are dedicated to treating the ‘whole person’ which means family involvement is essential unless it is contraindicated. Our IOP is 16 weeks of intensive outpatient therapy that includes 3 weekly groups, 2 weekly individual therapy sessions, couples and family therapy (as needed) on a monthly basis, weekly dietetic support, meal planning, restaurant challenges, weekly weigh-ins, and psycho-educational services regarding eating disorder understanding and recovery. Our IOP treatment program service males and females age 12 and older. IOP programs are continuous and level based (Levels I, II, III, and IV). All groups are age appropriate separated by 12-14, 15-17, 18 and older. Males and Females are in separate groups. Upon completion clients are transferred to our outpatient programs with continuous therapeutic and dietary treatment on a weekly basis for a period of 1 year. Upcoming Open House Please join us for our Open House on 22 October 2010 from 1 to 4pm. If you are interested in attending our Open House please go to www.alliancetherapycenter.com to RSVP or write to admin@feltontherapycenter.com to confirm your attendance. Felton Therapy Center LLC is a subsidiary of Alliance Therapy Center LLC. This will be a great opportunity to socialize and network. Supporting Our Military We offer a 10% military discount to active duty, reserves, widowed, retired, and family members. Other Services In addition to our IOP program FTC provides ongoing outpatient therapy to those suffering from varying forms of trauma and abuse, human sexuality, eating disorders,social anxiety, agoraphobia, personality disorders, military issues, couples counseling, family therapy, and therapeutic interventions for children adjusting to divorce. We also provide phone counseling in situations where it would not be ideal for the client to come into the office. We treat children age 3 to 11 on a case by case basis depending on their needs in the areas of trauma/abuse and disordered eating. Friendly Fire A Pyrrhic Victory Friendly Fire is novel about domestic violence in the Marines. It covers the life and love of a female Marine and her struggle for support while serving in the Marines. Pyrrhic Victory is a victory won at all costs. Come into the life of Kiona Prince and share in her journey of love, pain, struggle, and survival. Autographed copies of Friendly Fire A Pyrrhic Victory will be available during the open house. A discounted cost of $20.00 will be credited to future purchases ordered during the Open House. Nicole’s collection of poems: “STATIC” is scheduled to be released Winter 2010. Post your comments on our blog:http://feltontherapycenter.com/blog.html Our IOP is NOT designed to replace inpatient care but will serve as a bridge prior to and or after inpatient treatment. |
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