Anorexia can be a very difficult condition to treat, especially when dealing with individuals with very negative self-perception. This eating disorder does not only affect the sufferer's physical body, but his or her mental and emotional health as well. This is why treatment should not stop at the physical level, but must go deeper to find the root cause, which is often psychological in nature. At the first stages of treatment, a complete and thorough medical examination must be done in order to evaluate the health and the overall medical status of the client. However, if the patient is in any physical danger due to severe starvation and malnutrition, immediate hospitalization must be considered carefully to prevent any permanent damage to his or her health.

At One40 our experience is that, some patients conditions may be particularly complicated to deal with, especially emotionally. It is important that relatives, friends, therapists, and specialists be cooperative and supportive about all the efforts that the patient is exerting throughout the treatment so as not to discourage them from going any further with the program.

Professional care is needed especially when the client is suffering from extreme malnutrition and very negative self perception. Through a properly structured program, it is easier to determine the root of the problem and work toward a cure. The best programs are not necessarily those that use fancy therapy terms but those that offers therapeutic strategies that actually work. Look for a facility that offers a well established program that combines important aspects of treatment including counselling, non-cognitive therapies, psychotherapy, nutritional therapy, and hospitalization when needed.

Psychotherapy is one of the most important components of an anorexia treatment program. Therapies and counselling sessions need to focus on different issues that relate to a person's obsession with his or her body image as well as other preoccupations that contribute to the behaviour. Crafting an individualised approach to treating the psychological and emotional aspect of the disorder is important to ensure the success of the program. Checking into an in-patient facility also makes it easier to take care of a client's nutritional needs as he or she can be closely monitored and given the appropriate medication when needed.

About the Author:-
This article is written by Dale Conlon, who is associated with One40. One40 is a culmination of all expertise, dedication, compassion, and experience they have gained over the years and enables them to offer clients comprehensive individually tailored addiction and disorder day treatment programmes in a tranquil, conducive environment.