Luxury Anorexia Rehab Marbella
There is no magic cure, no making it all go away forever. There are only small steps upward; an easier day, an unexpected laugh, a mirror that doesn’t matter anymore.”
– Laurie Halse Anderson
What is Anorexia Nervosa?
Anorexia nervosa is more frequently referred to as anorexia and is an eating disorder that can threaten life, characterized by an abnormally low body weight due to a person not eating enough and restricting the intake of necessary calories. This is a hazardous disorder.
A person suffering from anorexia wants to stay as thin as possible and has a huge fear of gaining weight despite being highly underweight. To accelerate thinness, a person will starve themselves and force themselves to vomit after eating and misuse medication such as laxatives and diuretics.
This may seem like a food issue, but ultimately it is not. This is a mental health issue that can lead to loss of life. Food is a process addiction, a coping mechanism for dealing with stress and emotional difficulties. Anorexia has a huge impact on a person’s physical and psychological well-being. An effective treatment plan is needed over an extended period to help the person overcome the mental image. More women than men suffer from anorexia. However, any age, gender, or cultural background can develop this disease.
Inpatient Luxury Anorexia Rehab Marbella
Effective treatment of anorexia nervosa involves healing both the mind and the body. At our residential treatment center, we take a holistic approach to therapy, which aims to address your eating disorder’s underlying factors. Using a combination of medical care, cognitive behavioral therapy, and wellness practices, our anorexia therapy team will work with you to help you overcome the physical symptoms and emotional trauma associated with anorexia.
New Life Marbella Luxury Rehab provides the location and wrap-around team needed for a long term and effective treatment. To address the underlying issues causing anorexia, we provide a holistic approach using a combination of medical care, cognitive-behavioral therapies, and the latest technology like rTMS to help stimulate the neuropathways, developing a healthier self-relationship.
Anorexia is a difficult mental health issue to deal with and will take many months of treatment to overcome fully. However, this disease is potentially life-threatening.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE RECOVERY LUXURY REHAB ANOREXIA MARBELLA?
Research suggests that about 46 percent of people with anorexia make a full recovery, and an additional 33 percent make a partial recovery. The sooner a person gets treatment for anorexia nervosa, the more likely it is to make a full recovery, so it is important to seek help as early as possible. Anorexia residential treatment is a crucial step in working towards a long term solution for this mental disorder.
CAN YOU HAVE ANOREXIA AND NOT REALIZE IT?
Yes. Anorexia can cause severe body image distortion and dramatically impact how you think and feel about the world around you. As a result, it can be tough to accurately self-diagnose anorexia. Generally speaking, if you have a chronic fear of gaining weight and/or engage in unhealthy behavior to lose weight, you may have anorexia. For a formal diagnosis, please see a registered dietitian or other licensed professional.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE REFEEDING SYNDROME?
Refeeding syndrome is a potentially fatal condition that can occur when a malnourished person begins to eat again and metabolize calories.
Common symptoms of refeeding syndrome include:
High blood pressure
Confusion
Muscle weakness
Abnormal heart rhythms
Nausea
Difficulty breathing
HOW DO YOU GET DIAGNOSED WITH ANOREXIA?
Doctors use a combination of physical and psychological evaluations to diagnose anorexia. Your doctor may assess your medical history, perform a physical examination, and ask about your eating habits.
To be diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, a person must meet the following criteria:
Severely restricting food intake, leading to weight loss and resulting in significantly low body weight.
Have a chronic fear of gaining weight.
Have a distorted view of their body and behavior.
WHAT IS ATYPICAL ANOREXIA NERVOSA?
Atypical anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that shares almost all of the features of anorexia nervosa. The only difference is that people with atypical anorexia nervosa are not underweight – their bodyweight falls within or above what is considered the “normal” range. Atypical anorexia nervosa can cause serious malnutrition and may progress into anorexia nervosa if the individual becomes underweight.
HOW DO I START EATING AGAIN AFTER NOT EATING?
The safest way to start eating again is to follow a meal plan tailored to your nutritional needs. Your meals should include a variety of nourishing foods that provide adequate servings of both macronutrients and micronutrients. Avoid skipping meals, stick to healthy foods you enjoy, and consider having several small meals throughout the day if you don’t like the idea of having three large meals. Most importantly, please consult a registered dietitian if you’re unsure how to design a balanced meal plan.
