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Without the proper treatment, a person battling an eating disorder can relapse just as quickly as someone with a substance use disorder. At our bulimia treatment center at Crossroads, we provide a safe space for women to receive the treatment they need to overcome an eating disorder like bulimia. Our treatment team works with each…
It can be hard to tell what is real and what’s not when you see photos on social media. People want others to like them, and they want to feel good about themselves. But trying to live up to unrealistic expectations of what “looking good” is can wreak havoc on a woman already struggling with…
Seeking treatment and recovering from an eating disorder like anorexia takes work. Avoiding a relapse can be even more challenging. It takes commitment and learning how to recognize what triggers could hinder your recovery. For some, full recovery can take years, and for others, it can happen quickly. In either scenario, the risk of relapse…
Dealing with an eating disorder is not easy on your own. Involving your partner can give you the added support you need. First, however, it’s essential to talk with them honestly and openly about it. Simply admitting to your partner that you have an eating disorder can be the biggest hurdle you have to get…
Taking time off from work to seek treatment for an eating disorder is not easy for everyone to do. The flexibility of your work schedule to accommodate this will depend on your employer and their policies supporting mental health care. Some workplaces fully support their employees with options to take time off to care for…
An eating disorder is a severe condition that affects both a person’s physical and mental health. Left untreated, it can be potentially life-threatening. The sooner you seek treatment for an eating disorder, the more likely you are to avoid serious medical complications and see a greater chance of recovery. A residential eating disorder treatment program…
Crossroads Maine’s eating disorder treatment center employs a fully integrated model of care. Our treatment addresses both eating disorders, addiction, and any other co-occurring disorders together throughout every step of care. The treatment team combines specialists in treating eating disorders and addiction. These experts collaborate to develop an effective treatment plan for each woman. We…
Unlike other diseases, the research suggests that there is no one specific cause of mental health conditions. As a result, the cause of eating disorders is difficult to determine. Because of this fact, anyone can develop an eating disorder. However, you are able to overcome this condition. If you or a woman you love needs…
Women around the country are living with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. An eating disorder may begin in a woman’s teenage years and stem from a range of factors, such as low self-esteem, and peer pressure. Furthermore, unrealistic advertisements and picture-perfect women in the media lead to distorted ideas of what a…