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What are the best treatments for Anorexia?

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The best treatment is to see a doctor to determine how far the disease has physically progressed. This will decide the best course of action. Proper diet, anxiety or depression medications may be prescribed. Seeking a counselor.

Posted Nov 12, 2017 by Shanna 5000
For adults, cognitive behavioral therapy — specifically enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy — has been shown to help. The main goal is to normalize eating patterns and behaviors to support weight gain. The second goal is to help change distorted beliefs and thoughts that maintain restrictive eating.

Posted Mar 9, 2018 by Niki 8100
The best treatment for this disorder involves intensive psychotherapy, working with a nutritionist or dietician, and re-feeding. Sometimes patients need to be hospitalized for weeks or months to resolve their issues before they can live alone.

Posted Apr 3, 2018 by Savanna 450
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The most important and urgent it is to consult with specialists knowledgeable about the case, psychologists, psychiatrists, nutritionists (the best would be a multi-disciplinary team). With q respect to the social and eating areas quiet, do snack to not feel anxiety among food and food and avoid binge eating and vomiting. Do not eat until you are full already q this makes us feel guilty.

Posted Feb 26, 2017 by Jesica 1070
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Drugs and therapy

Posted May 30, 2017 by Ana Luiza 2000

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