Eating Disorder Recovery
I know you are strong. I know you may sometimes think 'it's not that bad' and that you 'can figure it out on your own.' Perhaps you feel 'you have it under control."
"I see you, I believe in you and it will be ok"
It's OK to not be OK right now. It's OK to need help. I am here to meet you where you are, to walk beside you thru your fears, encourage you when it all feels like it's too much, and to guide you towards your vision of recovery. (If you don't know what your vision of recovery is right now, that's OK too, I will help you figure that out.)
You have likely found yourself on this page for one of the following reasons:
1. You have an eating disorder:
You Are Not Alone! I am here to help guide you if you have lost your path and offer support and encouragement if you've lost your motivation, offer my knowledge if you've seemed to lose your rational self.
Your eating disorder has likely served numerous functions in your life. It has likely been there for you nobody else has. It's kept you safe. It's helped you numb out, distract, it's helped you be seen and invisible all at the same time. It's been your voice when you had none. It's gotten you through school, work, and the day. It's helped you avoid growing up, having responsibility. It's given you energy, rules to follow: a sense of control. It's helped you be "superhuman." It's helped you live a double life. It's starved your body, your mind, your soul from nourishment. It's isolated you from people that you care about and that care about you. It's painful, lonely, and exhausting. It's increased your anxiety. There's no room to take a breath, no room to think about anything but the next time you'll get food, purge food, restrict, exercise and how to lie about it all. It's increased anxiety. It's killing you, physically, mentally, emotionally. It's time to change: Somewhere within you, you know that too- or you wouldn't be here.
2. You have a loved one with an eating disorder.
Eating disorders are not a choice, they are not a simple rebellion, they are a disease. Someone who has an eating disorder is in a tremendous amount of pain and s/he needs compassion, understanding, and consistency. Your loved one is already likely judging him/herself enough and doesn't need external judgement or harsh statements such as "Just Eat!" or "You're NOT Fat!" Don't get into battles about food, body, or weight- you will lose- every time. Instead, be patient and help your loved one find experienced care from eating disorder experts, such as myself. Often, parents, significant others, and close friends need to seek treatment to work through this difficult time. If you are a primary support person through the recovery process you may need to learn more about eating disorders and "normal eating".
3. You are a clinician treating a person with an eating disorder.
Treating a person struggling with an eating disorder requires a team approach. It also requires that each participating member of the team has a deep understanding of the disease. I have nearly 5 years of experience working with people with eating disorders. I understand that while it's about the food, it's about so much more. I work to meet each person where they are at, develop realistic goals and put plans into place to achieve the goals. I am patient, compassionate, and empathetic. Call me today to set up a consult.
4. You think you/ a loved one might have an eating disorder
Click here for Mayo Clinics signs and symptoms.
Take the Eating Issues tests at Finding Balance.
Still unsure? Click here to schedule an assessment!
For whatever reason it is that you have found yourself on this page:
Don't let today be another day of inaction.
Call us today at 636-686-0682 or click here to get scheduled with Cameron or Rebecca.
1. You have an eating disorder:
You Are Not Alone! I am here to help guide you if you have lost your path and offer support and encouragement if you've lost your motivation, offer my knowledge if you've seemed to lose your rational self.
Your eating disorder has likely served numerous functions in your life. It has likely been there for you nobody else has. It's kept you safe. It's helped you numb out, distract, it's helped you be seen and invisible all at the same time. It's been your voice when you had none. It's gotten you through school, work, and the day. It's helped you avoid growing up, having responsibility. It's given you energy, rules to follow: a sense of control. It's helped you be "superhuman." It's helped you live a double life. It's starved your body, your mind, your soul from nourishment. It's isolated you from people that you care about and that care about you. It's painful, lonely, and exhausting. It's increased your anxiety. There's no room to take a breath, no room to think about anything but the next time you'll get food, purge food, restrict, exercise and how to lie about it all. It's increased anxiety. It's killing you, physically, mentally, emotionally. It's time to change: Somewhere within you, you know that too- or you wouldn't be here.
2. You have a loved one with an eating disorder.
Eating disorders are not a choice, they are not a simple rebellion, they are a disease. Someone who has an eating disorder is in a tremendous amount of pain and s/he needs compassion, understanding, and consistency. Your loved one is already likely judging him/herself enough and doesn't need external judgement or harsh statements such as "Just Eat!" or "You're NOT Fat!" Don't get into battles about food, body, or weight- you will lose- every time. Instead, be patient and help your loved one find experienced care from eating disorder experts, such as myself. Often, parents, significant others, and close friends need to seek treatment to work through this difficult time. If you are a primary support person through the recovery process you may need to learn more about eating disorders and "normal eating".
3. You are a clinician treating a person with an eating disorder.
Treating a person struggling with an eating disorder requires a team approach. It also requires that each participating member of the team has a deep understanding of the disease. I have nearly 5 years of experience working with people with eating disorders. I understand that while it's about the food, it's about so much more. I work to meet each person where they are at, develop realistic goals and put plans into place to achieve the goals. I am patient, compassionate, and empathetic. Call me today to set up a consult.
4. You think you/ a loved one might have an eating disorder
Click here for Mayo Clinics signs and symptoms.
Take the Eating Issues tests at Finding Balance.
Still unsure? Click here to schedule an assessment!
For whatever reason it is that you have found yourself on this page:
Don't let today be another day of inaction.
Call us today at 636-686-0682 or click here to get scheduled with Cameron or Rebecca.
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