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Anorexia Nervosa Treatment

Anorexia Nervosa Treatment in Seattle

Each year, anorexia nervosa affects millions of people in the U.S. Often referred to as simply anorexia, this severe eating disorder can lead to a variety of physical and mental health issues. Left untreated, it can even be life-threatening.

Here at Sunrise Nutrition, we specialize in treating anorexia nervosa disorder. We understand the complex psychological and emotional issues that can lead to anorexia and are committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to help our clients work to overcome their struggles. Our experienced clinicians work closely with each of our clients to develop a treatment plan tailored to their medical needs and individual lived experience.

If you or someone you love is struggling with anorexia, don’t wait. Reach out to us as soon as possible for treatment from our experienced and caring team of therapists and dietitians.

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

Anorexia is a type of eating disorder that can have severe health consequences if left untreated. It is characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and a significant restriction of food and caloric intake. People with anorexia often have an intense desire to be or remain thin and may engage in extreme dieting, excessive exercise, purging, and other dangerous weight loss behaviors. 

Common Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa

Physical Symptoms

  • Using extreme tactics to shrink your body size, such as skipping meals, refraining from eating, overexercising, and purging. 

  • Episodes of dizziness and/or fainting

  • Feeling exhausted

  • Low blood pressure

  • Poor focus or concentration

  • Irregular or absent menstrual cycles

  • Muscle weakness

  • Feeling cold often

  • Some people experience significant weight loss over several weeks or months. *However the amount of weight that you lose or not lose does not necessarily indicate whether or not you have anorexia nervosa.

While it is common for people with anorexia to be thin or underweight, that is not always the case. Anorexia exists in all body types, shapes, and sizes. At Sunrise Nutrition we believe that everyone deserves support for their eating disorder, regardless of weight or physical appearance. As a weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size© organization, we are here to honor your experience and act as a support system.

Mental Signs

These physical and mental symptoms of anorexia can take an extreme toll on one's mental health, relationships, social life, work life, intimacy, and overall well-being. If you are experiencing these signs or symptoms, know that you aren't alone. Healing is possible, and our team is here to assist you on your road to recovery.

What To Expect from Anorexia Nervosa Treatment in Seattle

If you choose Sunrise Nutrition for anorexia treatment in Seattle, you’ll learn various strategies to work through your eating disorder and heal your relationship with food, exercise, and your body. Our dietitians and therapists have years of training and experience working with anorexia and know what it takes to address your struggles. While your treatment plan for anorexia will be based on your unique situation and individual needs, it may include the following:

During your therapy or counseling sessions, our clinicians work with you on the following:

Rest assured we won’t force you to do anything if you’re not ready. Our goal is to let you move through this process of change at your own pace. Our main priority is to provide you with the highest level of support and a care plan you feel comfortable with. Together, you and your clinician will work towards future recovery.

Scheduling Anorexia Nervosa Treatment at Sunrise Nutrition

If you are ready to get help, look to Sunrise Nutrition. We offer therapy and nutrition sessions for anyone in Seattle struggling with anorexia nervosa.

Here’s how you can schedule an anorexia nervosa treatment session in Seattle with one of our licensed clinicians.

  1. Complete our Get Started form here.

  2. Our support staff will reach out to you within 24 hours via email.

  3. You will receive a scheduling link of the clinician that best fits your needs.

  4. You can schedule your first therapy or counseling session through your received scheduling link.

  5. Our support staff will follow up with a billing quote and any necessary paperwork.

  6. You will then have a 90-minute onboarding session with your clinician, where they will suggest a comprehensive care plan.

Ready to start your journey?

Anorexia Nervosa Treatment FAQ

  • Warning signs of anorexia include restrictive eating habits, obsession with exercise, skipping meals, lying or making excuses not to eat, having trouble eating certain foods, and in some cases, extreme thinness or excessive weight loss.

  • There are many different forms of treatment for anorexia nervosa. Treatment can include eating disorder therapy, medical treatment, psychotherapy, counseling, or support groups. Here at Sunrise Nutrition, our care includes eating disorder therapy, nutrition counseling, and body image therapy.

  • People living with anorexia have an extreme fear of weight gain and limit their calories and food intake as a result. In contrast, bulimia is characterized by binge eating episodes followed by purging behaviors. Both of these eating disorders involve the individual fearing weight gain and being larger, well as struggling to nourish their bodies.

  • Here at Sunrise Nutrition, your treatment plan is completely tailored to where you are in your relationship with food and your recovery journey. Your clinician will meet you where you are at and work with you to create attainable goals and milestones.

  • Yes, at Sunrise Nutrition, we offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online anorexia nervosa therapy, as well as in-person therapy at our main office. Contact us today if you are looking for anorexia nervosa treatment in the Seattle area.

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