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Feeding Disorders

Dysfunctional Eating and Exercise

Therapy For Eating Disorder
I have spent much of my life researching and learning as much about eating disorders as possible.  They are made up of a very complex blend of social, psychological, behavioral, organic, and environmental factors.  They can happen at any age and affect males or females.  It is important of course, to stop the behavior ASAP, but then we need to figure out why you feel compelled to complete this behavior to begin with. It is not necessary to have a formal diagnosis of an eating disorder to seek therapy, but I WILL insist that you are receiving medical and nutritional care as well, as your health could be in jeopardy. Successful treatment and long term recovery of an eating disorder is best treated in a multidisciplinary approach.  

I am a believer of dialectical and cognitive approaches when working with those suffering with an eating disorder. Eating disorders can include ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food intake disorder), Diabulimia (the use of insulin among those who are type 1 diabetic in order to control weight), OSFED (other specified feeding and eating disorders, can include Orthorexia and over exercise or a compulsion to exercise), Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive overeating. 

In the case of children or teens, individual and family-based therapy is necessary.  An eating disorder is a family issue and the family must be involved in order to see improvement.  I will tailor your therapy depending on your type and level of need, as people respond differently to different approaches.  If your attitudes surrounding food and exercise, number  on the scale or distortion of body image is crippling your well-being, then you are appropriate for treatment. You do not have to be overweight or underweight to suffer from dysfunctional feeding and exercise issues.
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Sometimes people think that eating disorders have a “look,” with the sufferer either being extremely overweight or underweight.  This however, is not true - just because someone is not significantly over or underweight does not mean that their physical health is not in disarray.  Let’s not discount the self-hate, sadness, guilt and despair that the sufferer is living with.  Those feelings are equally as devastating as the physical issues, taking a toll and affecting the daily life of the sufferer.

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Signs of Anorexia Nervosa:

  • Extremely restricted eating
  • Extreme thinness (emaciation)
  • A relentless pursuit of thinness and unwillingness to maintain a normal or healthy weight
  • Intense fear of gaining weight
  • Distorted body image, a self-esteem that is heavily influenced by perceptions of body Thinning of the bones (osteopenia or osteoporosis)
  • Mild anemia and muscle wasting and weakness
  • Brittle hair and nails
  • Dry and yellowish skin
  • Growth of fine hair all over the body (lanugo)​​
  • Severe constipation
  • Low blood pressure, slowed breathing and pulse
  • Damage to the structure and function of the heart
  • Brain damage
  • Multi-organ failure
  • Drop in internal body temperature, causing a person to feel cold all the time
  • Lethargy, sluggishness, or feeling tired all the time
  • Infertility
  • Weight and shape, or a denial of the seriousness of low body weight
For reference, below is a list of signs of Anorexia Nervosa found at
​(https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml)​​

Signs of Bulimia Nervosa:

  • Chronically inflamed and sore throat
  • Swollen salivary glands in the neck and jaw area
  • Worn tooth enamel and increasingly sensitive and decaying teeth as a result of exposure to stomach acid
  • Acid reflux disorder and other gastrointestinal problems
  • Intestinal distress and irritation from laxative abuse
  • Severe dehydration from purging of fluids
  • Electrolyte imbalance (too low or too high levels of sodium, calcium, potassium and other minerals) which can lead to stroke or heart attack
For reference, above is a list of signs of Bulimia Nervosa
(https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml)

Signs of Binge Eating Disorder:

  • Eating unusually large amounts of food in a specific amount of time
  • Eating even when you're full or not hungry
  • Eating fast during binge episodes
  • Eating until you're uncomfortably full
  • Eating alone or in secret to avoid embarrassment
  • Feeling distressed, ashamed, or guilty about your eating
  • Frequently dieting, possibly without weight loss
For reference, above is a list of signs of Binge Eating Disorder
(https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml)

"I am strong.  I am beautiful.  I am enough."

- Vanessa Pawlowski

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Crystal Antle, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Crystal Antle LCSW 
7620 Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge
, LA 70806

Phone: (225) 978-0008
Fax: (225) 367-4927
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