These include transitions such as:. One way to help prevent relapse is to follow the old Boy Scout motto: be prepared. Many eating disorder treatment programs offer weekly Relapse Prevention groups; preventing relapse should be emphasized early in treatment. No matter what your personal situation is and what your loved one is going through, you must acknowledge the risk and prepare for the possibility of relapse. When an individual leaves treatment, experts recommend that they have a detailed, personalized relapse plan based upon their own unique circumstances.
This plan should be created throughout the course of treatment and shared with loved ones who will help provide support and accountability. The plan should include specific factors that indicate the individual is struggling and the resulting actions that will be taken by the individual and by their loved ones.
The more open the whole support system is about how the individual is doing, the better. In order to understand relapse, we must discuss what relapse is, specifically. From the world of addictions treatment comes the helpful concepts of lapse, relapse and collapse. Interestingly, research shows that how someone talks to themselves about a slip can make the difference in maintaining recovery or heading towards a relapse. I guess all that treatment was for nothing.
My parents are going to be really disappointed when they hear about this one. We know that feeling shame about a behavior can lead someone to keep using that behavior, rather than preventing the behavior from happening again, although this may seem counter-intuitive.
I wish I had been better prepared for that situation. I do see what I need to do differently next time. Slips are bound to happen in recovery but overall I am doing much better than before treatment and that feels hopeful. With greater self-compassion , individuals learn to navigate a healthier relationship with themselves that is kind, forgiving, and ultimately helpful to staying aligned to their goals — including staying focused on recovery.
In addition to managing their self-talk around a slip, patients should also refer to their relapse prevention plan in these instances and involve their family and treatment team as soon as possible to mobilize support. This approach should ensure the proper response so the individual can continue to move forward in their recovery more quickly.
In summary, loved ones should remember that they can help identify and contain a relapse. Loved ones, as well as the individual themselves, can: 1 Be prepared, 2 Plan ahead with a comprehensive relapse prevention plan, and 3 Identify action steps and self-compassionate self-talk in advance. And please, maintain hope: Always remember this when it comes to eating disorder relapse: A full recovery from an eating disorder is possible!
Insight Behavioral Health Centers provides specialized treatment for mood and anxiety disorders at five Chicago, Illinois treatment centers and one center located north of Austin, Texas in Round Rock. Derrick has studied and treated eating and mood disorders for over 15 years and is honored to help her clients build hope, self-compassion and resilience as they work towards recovery. References: Berends, T. Rate, timing and predictors of relapse in patients with anorexia nervosa following a relapse prevention program: a cohort study.
BMC Psychiatry, 16 1 : Carter, J. A prospective study of predictors of relapse in anorexia nervosa: Implications for relapse prevention. Whether you have relapsed or are doing well in recovery, feel your feelings and speak your truth to loved ones.
If your eating disorder voice is back with a vengeance, reach out to a mental health professional today and fight for your right to lead a fully recovered life.
About the Author: Courtney Howard graduated summa cum laude with a B. After obtaining her certification as a life coach, Courtney launched Lionheart Eating Disorder Recovery Coaching in and continues to be a passionate advocate for awareness and recovery. The opinions and views of our guest contributors are shared to provide a broad perspective on eating disorders. These are not necessarily the views of Eating Disorder Hope, but an effort to offer a discussion of various issues by different concerned individuals.
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All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Rates of Recurrence of Anorexia Nervosa A study [1] by researchers at the University of Toronto reports that the relapse rates of anorexia nervosa range from 9 to 65 percent. Why Relapse? Treatment and Aftercare to Reduce Likelihood Eating disorders often co-occur with substance abuse and other mental health conditions.
What If I Relapse? References: [1]: Carter, J. Do you have a loved one battling an eating disorder and would like a better understanding of this disease? Our newsletter offers current eating disorder recovery resources and information.
Remember that relapse is common. While relapsing may feel like a step backwards, you can still learn much from a relapse or recurrence. For instance, you may be able to identify the triggers that caused the relapse or you may learn new coping techniques, which can help you recover more quickly or easily next time.
Try not to focus on the fact that you have relapsed; instead focus on finding your way back to recovery. Try to identify the triggers that have caused the relapse and consider how you could deal with these triggers next time.
Employ the coping skills and techniques you have learned throughout the recovery process. For more information on relapse and recurrence, find professional help in your local area or phone the national support line on ED HOPE. Eating disorders are complex and multifaceted.
While the minimum treatment team is a medical practitioner and a mental health professional, input from practitioners from a range of disciplines is often necessary for comprehensive care. Family and supports are integral to the care team.
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