Work with a registered dietitian who understands the complexities of your eating disorder (ED) treatment needs. Living with an eating disorder is both physically and emotionally exhausting. You may have been told you have a “food addiction” or perhaps just feel out of control with food. You may not even know what how you got to this point but feel scared and need help dealing with issues around food. Sumner will help you heal your relationship between food and your body. She can guide you on the path to finally feel positive about your nutrition, eating and back to enjoying life again!
Do you think you have an eating disorder but you’re not sure? Here are some signs you may be suffering from an eating disorder:
- You eat large quantities of food without feeling hunger
- Feel depressed or shameful after eating
- Follow strict rules about what you eat
- Hide food or eat in secret
- You exercise compulsively after eating
- Your weight fluctuates more than 5 pounds often
- You think about your weight and/or food as soon as you wake up in the morning
- You eat differently when you’re alone versus when you’re with others
- Punish yourself after eating high calorie foods
- You avoid social situations where food is involved
For more information about binge eating and other eating disorders including signs, symptoms and how to get help visit these resources:
- About Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
- About Anorexia Nervosa
- About Bulimia Nervosa
- Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS)
Whether you’re just getting started on your journey or you have already been working with an ED therapist, nutrition and learning how to eat without judgement are important pieces of your recovery.
What to expect:
- Please be prepared to provide your dietitian with any existing care plans with other medical providers
- You will be supported, never judged, and listened to at each appointment in a safe and understanding environment
- You will be asked to communicate your needs, preferences and eating disorder history with your dietitian so she can best support your recovery process
- We may suggest a laboratory blood panel to measure nutritional status or recommend you see your doctor for medical clearance for outpatient treatment
- Blind weigh-ins as a way of monitoring the safety and nutritional status of the patient without impacting the recovery process
- Sumner may request regular communication plan with parents of minors or caretakers
- Sumner may request permission to communicate with other health care providers regarding the patient’s care plan and progress
Follow Us!