| The quest for the perfect body and the tragic | | | | in eating disorder clinics. There are classes available |
| results of anorexia continues today just as it did 26 | | | | that address body image, social expectations, |
| years ago when Karen Carpenter died from | | | | relationship skills and managing compulsive behavior. |
| complications due to anorexia. Today, we have the | | | | This is especially helpful for the women who suffer |
| knowledge to prevent it, we just don't practice what | | | | from binge eating and overeating disorders. There is |
| we preach. That's why eating disorder clinics are | | | | even help for those times when you might have a |
| springing up all over the country to offer teens and | | | | relapse. Some clinics offer pet therapy in helping |
| even adults the help they so desperately need. | | | | manage these conditions. They use both dogs and |
| Eating disorder clinics come with both in-patient and | | | | horses as well as pet rescue as therapy tools. |
| out-patient programs. However, most centers do | | | | Another tool that is wonderful about the clinics is the |
| recommend the in-patient option. This way a patient | | | | ability to network and socialize with others who face |
| can be totally immersed in the program and their | | | | the same issues and conflicts. |
| progress tracked more closely. The programs want | | | | So many states offer clinics and help that did not |
| to emphasize improving personal relationships as a | | | | exist 26 years ago for women like Karen Carpenter. |
| way to cure the anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa | | | | There's no shame in admitting you have a problem |
| and compulsive overeating disorder. They seek to | | | | and getting the help you need. Many of these clinics |
| improve the way women and teens view their | | | | work with your insurance plans or even have |
| bodies and change their unrealistic expectations. | | | | scholarships for those with financial hardships. Life is |
| Intensive therapy is required as well as nutritional | | | | so short, seek the help you need now so that the |
| classes. There is individual therapy several times a | | | | rest of your life can begin now. Seek a clinic, a |
| week as well as group therapy and even therapy | | | | doctor or a therapist, but whatever you do, seek |
| with the family. | | | | the help you need now. |
| Educational classes are also a big part of the healing | | | | |