The Bottom Line
The treatment of eating disorders often involves some form of therapy. The type of treatment method used depends on the particular eating disorder you have, as well as the approach that works best for you.
Therapy is generally a way to learn new strategies that may be useful for changing your eating disorder-related thoughts and behaviors. You can reach recovery by using these methods in your daily life. You should know that help is always available and that there are many resources you can use to find support if you have an eating disorder. Getting help is an important first step in your recovery.
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