No one can choose the best eating disorder treatment for you. But, we’re bold enough to believe we can supply you with some helpful tips. Then you can navigate better the maze of options available.

Tip 1: Explore

Getting started is always the hardest part of any new venture. We often don’t know where to begin! So, just accept that natural fear and plunge ahead anyway. Google your options. Ask trusted friends. Call a professor in the psychology department at the local university. Walk in to the neighborhood free clinic.

None of these is guaranteed to work and rarely will your first attempt reveal the best eating disorder treatment for you. But getting over the panic of “What do I do first?!” is a huge step forward all by itself. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to start. None of us is born a therapy expert.

Tip 2 Narrow the Focus

Now that you’ve drunk a little from the firehouse of available options, take a deep breath and narrow your focus. Read the rest of this entry »