Eating disorders are a major problem across the country. Millions of people of every socio-economic class, race, and gender are impacted by this mental health condition. In some cases, an eating disorder may be in your own home. If you suspect your daughter needs eating disorder treatment, a women’s treatment center, such as Crossroads Maine, can help.
At Crossroads Maine, our women’s eating disorder treatment program can empower women of all ages to overcome their mental health condition. Our team is full of compassionate, considerate women who want to assist your daughter in overcoming her eating disorder. If you see the signs of an eating disorder in a woman you love, contact Crossroads Maine today at 877.978.1667.
Abnormal Weight Changes
One of the key signs of an eating disorder is an abnormal change in weight. If your daughter is battling anorexia or bulimia, she may have lost a significant amount of weight. Conversely, if she is struggling with a binge eating disorder, she may have gained a notable amount of weight. In both cases, it’s vital to sit down and talk about the problem with your daughter, because in nearly every circumstance, rapidly gaining or losing weight indicates a problem.
Avoiding Family Meals
Family dinners may not happen very often in your house, but when they do, you can use them to encourage healthier patterns of eating in your kids. However, if your daughter has an eating disorder, she may try to avoid eating with the family. When she does eat with you, you may notice her picking at her food and playing with it, rather than eating it. She may also ask you about how you’re preparing the mood and try to limit how much food you give her. Conversely, you may see that she eats unusually large amounts of food, long after you and the rest of the family are finished.
Sticking to a Specific Diet Plan
Diets, in and of themselves, are not bad things when your child uses them in moderation. However, like nearly everything else, when you take them to extremes, diets can prove to be a stumbling block to your daughter’s health. Your daughter may think that she will lose weight by using the Keto diet and use the diet as an excuse to skip meals. Skipping meals several times a week can indicate that your daughter requires eating disorder treatment.
More Focus on Appearances
Appearances, as the saying goes, aren’t everything. Therefore, when your daughter is spending an exorbitant amount of time checking herself out in the mirror or weighing herself, you may be seeing the signs of an eating disorder. Other signs that she may be abnormally focused on her body and appearance include:
- Feeling self-conscious about her body
- Not wanting her picture taken
- Wearing baggy clothes to hide her body
If you notice these signs, it may be time to talk to your daughter about getting women’s eating disorder treatment.
If You See the Signs of An Eating Disorder, Contact Crossroads Maine
At Crossroads Maine, we know it can be frustrating to see the signs of an eating disorder and not be able to help. Fortunately, one way that you can help is by reaching out to our women’s eating disorder treatment program. We use evidence-based approaches to help your daughter regain her self-confidence and create coping mechanisms to combat her condition. Our therapeutic methods include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
There is no reason your daughter needs to live with an eating disorder. If she is ready to get treatment, contact Crossroads Maine today at 877.978.1667.
