Eating
disorders are among the most complicated and misunderstood illnesses
and all too often they get dismissed as a nothing more than a matter
of vanity or an obsession to scale down in weight. The reality is
neither of these “reasons” play in to the mindset of an individual
suffering from an eating disorder, in most cases these individuals have
lost the ability to differentiate between the real
and the false. They are looking for a physical answer to a mental
problem and if they do not seek professional treatment the results could
be fatal.
Despite the obvious signs of an
eating disorder many individuals will deny they have a problem or
try to convince concerned loved ones that they are eating healthier. The
power of an eating disorder quickly consumes an individual and just
like an alcoholic or drug addict, the individual
suffering from an eating disorder loses the power of choice.
Regaining that power requires
treating eating disorders through professional help and at Journey
Malibu the experienced staff can help individuals through their disorder
with a caring and thorough recovery process.
Because
so much of an eating disorder is a mental issue Journey Malibu places a
significant emphasis on therapeutic techniques that address the
root cause of the illness. By coming to peace with these core issues
the individual suffering from an eating disorder has a better chance at
long term recovery and a healthy future.
As
part of these therapeutic techniques an individual receiving treatment
for eating disorders will be exposed to psychotherapy, medications,
support groups, and nutrition to restore balance to the system, all of
which is designed to provide the most complete recovery from anorexia,
bulimia, compulsive dieting, or any other eating disorder.
Treating
eating disorders at an early stage can limit the physical damage caused
by the illness as well as improve the chances of a complete
recovery. Journey Malibu is dedicated to restoring hope to those
individuals who have been trapped in an eating disorder, showing them a
healthy alternative and a new faith in what life has to offer.
Set in a unique, microclimate that is only one of four in the world,
Journey Malibu fosters a sense of serenity and comfort within its home. This
environment is instrumental in promoting health and personal growth for
those in recovery and because Journey Malibu maintains a small, select
group of guests at one time the staff is able to focus
on each individual and guide them through the treatment process.
