We Treat A Wide Range Of Disorders
We Are Committed To You
The educated staff of professionals at Veterans Trauma Resorts are trained to provide the highest level of care while creating a calm and comfortable environment. Our experience and evidence-based practices have proven to provide the appropriate assistance to our patients who struggle with trauma and other mental health issues. The option of medical-supervised programs is also available when necessary for the more severe cases that sometimes need extra attention. We are prepared and medically equipped to ensure the best care is administered.
We Treat A Wide Range Of Disorders
We Are Committed To You
The educated staff of professionals at Veterans Trauma Resorts are trained to provide the highest level of care while creating a calm and comfortable environment. Our experience and evidence-based practices have proven to provide the appropriate assistance to our patients who struggle with trauma and other mental health issues. The option of medical-supervised programs is also available when necessary for the more severe cases that sometimes need extra attention. We are prepared and medically equipped to ensure the best care is administered.
What is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder?
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (or ARFID) is an eating disorder that causes people to refrain from eating. This is either due to a lack of interest in food or an intense disgust for how certain foods look, smell, or taste.
This disorder is characterized by failing to meet your minimum daily nutritional requirements because you don’t have an interest in eating; you steer clear of food with certain sensory characteristics, such as color, texture, smell or taste; or you’re concerned about the consequences of eating, such as fear of choking. With this Disorder, food is not avoided because of fear of gaining weight.
The disorder can result in significant weight loss or failure to gain weight in childhood, as well as nutritional deficiencies that can cause health complications.
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SYMPTOMS AND POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
Physical signs and symptoms of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder may include:
- Skipping meals or making excuses for not eating
- Adopting an overly restrictive vegetarian diet
- Excessive focus on healthy eating
- Making own meals rather than eating what the family eats
- Withdrawing from normal social activities
- Persistent worry or complaining about being fat and talk of losing weight
- Frequent checking in the mirror for perceived flaws
- Repeatedly eating large amounts of sweets or high-fat foods
- Use of dietary supplements, laxatives or herbal products for weight loss
- Excessive exercise
- Calluses on the knuckles from inducing vomiting
- Problems with loss of tooth enamel that may be a sign of repeated vomiting
- Leaving during meals to use the toilet
- Eating much more food in a meal or snack than is considered normal
- Expressing depression, disgust, shame or guilt about eating habits
- Eating in secret
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder can cause a wide variety of complications, some of them life-threatening.
- Serious health problems
- Depression and anxiety
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Problems with growth and development
- Social and relationship problems
- Substance use disorders
- Work and school issues
- Death
The more severe or long lasting the eating disorder, the more likely you are to experience serious complications.
WHAT WE OFFER
Psychotherapy
Through the groundbreaking use of integrative evidence based therapies, we help develop coping strategies for Eating Disorder Triggers, process the root causes of Eating Disorders, and develop Mental Wellness Plans for lifelong recovery from Eating Disorders
Nutritional Groups
There is strong evidence that many of the symptoms of Eating Disorders affect the brain and influences mood changes, rigidity in thinking, anxiety and reduction in appetite. We offer nutritional courses to meet your needs and help you have a healthy relationship with food.
Physical Fitness
We offer many healthy activities to promote physical fitness in a balanced way. Whether it’s Yoga, Hitting the Gym, or going on a peaceful Meditative Walk, we encourage you to strengthen your body as well as your mind and spirit.
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Personal Consultation
During this step we evaluate your needs and what kind of care will be provided. Every person is unique and requires an individualized treatment plan to go with their experience.
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Our team of admission specialists will make sure your arrival is comfortable and stress free. We understand that you already have enough to worry about. Let us help you today!
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Send us your information today for a free and completely confidential insurance verification