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"It has been an absolute pleasure. I know it sounds odd, but I feel I was mean't to be here. I couldn't do it on my own, I was lost and didn't know what to do, who I was or if I should continue, and now thanks to this amazing programme and the people involved, I can't wait to continue on my life's new journey" Kelly, Eating Disorder

Struggling with an eating disorder can cause profound isolation, fear and hopelessness. Because this illness thrives in secret, people with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating hide their behaviours from those closest to them, hoping that no one will notice whilst hoping that someone will.

In order to begin the process of recovery, secrecy must give way to self awareness and honesty, and this can only happen in a safe, structured and caring environment.

Our skilled and experienced counsellors understand and treat the full spectrum of issues that attend eating disorders. In addition to a thorough, personalised assessment, we include nutritional counselling, a Wellness Table for all meals, Shiatsu Stretch classes for gentle exercise, art and expressive therapies, family therapy, assignments that address perfectionism and distorted body image issues, a focus on relapse prevention, extensive aftercare planning and support and an overall holistic approach to treating this complex and often life-threatening illness.

If you feel alone, frightened and hopeless, please contact us. We are here to help.

Find out more about the comprehensive treatment Life Works provides for people suffering from an Eating Disorder

Do I have a problem with an eating disorder?

Why not read through the statements below to see if any of them relate to you?

Do your friends and family tell you that you are too thin?
Are you extremely anxious about gaining any weight?
Do you look at yourself in the mirror and see an overweight person even though weight charts say that your weight is average or below average?
Does you self-esteem depend on what you weigh?
Do you vomit in order to purge yourself of food or use exercise?
If you are a woman, have you stopped getting your period?
Do you use laxatives, diuretics or enemas to lose weight?
Do you lose control of your eating by binging a couple of times a week?
Do you have health issues related to food such as worn dental enamel, hair loss, hypoclycemia or Osteoporosis?
Are you afraid of losing total control of your weight and eating?
Are your eating habits a cause for concern to others?
Is the quality of your life dramatically affected by your relationship to food?

More information on Eating Disorders

There are a number of eating disorders which can have a serious and detrimental effect on individuals. An eating disorder is more likely to arise throughout earlier years of life and a number of underlying emotional difficulties are frequently the cause. One example of an eating disorder is anorexia which is where an individual wilfully restricts food to lose weight. This condition can sometimes be the cause of psychological thought patterns such as perfectionism or a fear of gaining weight. Another disorder related to eating is Bulimia Nervosa. The condition of bulimia involves excessive eating that is closely followed by intentional purging in order to prevent weight gain. Another for of an eating disorder is overeating. Overeaters often eat well beyond ones nutritional needs, often to medicate emotional pain, to the point of clinical obesity. Life Works has a great deal of knowledge concerning eating disorder treatment methods and can help you understand the problem. Everyone that comes to Life Works for the treamtent of bulimia or the treatment of anorexia will not only address the symptoms and compulsive behaviours of their eating disorder, but will also spend time combating the underlying psychological causes. This in-depth understanding will provide you with the tools you require to recover without constant fear of a relapse into anorexia, bulimia or overeating.

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