About anorexia nervosa
There are three main characteristics of anorexia nervosa: persistent restriction of caloric intake in relation to needs (the person eats less than they should), leading to a significantly low body weight in the context of age, gender, developmental trajectory and physical health; intense fear of gaining weight or gaining weight, or persistent behavior that interferes with weight gain, even if you are significantly underweight; disturbance in the way in which one's own weight or body shape is experienced, undue influence of weight or body shape on self-assessment or persistent lack of recognition of the severity of current low body weight. The data are from the American Psychiatric Association in its DSM-5.
Hardly a person who has anorexia nervosa realizes that they really need treatment. When they seek help it is not because of the weight well below normality, since there is no insight into the problem, but because of the emotional and mental distress resulting from starvation. Thus, it is usually the family who seeks help for this person, especially after a marked weight loss is perceived.
Much more common in women than in men, anorexia nervosa is a disorder that starts, most of the time, in adolescence or early adulthood and can be triggered by some stressful and remarkable event in someone's life.
It should also be noted the high risk of suicide among people with anorexia nervosa. There may also be significant social isolation and difficulty in reaching the academic/professional level that is in line with their potentials. However, it is also common to have this condition and to continue with their activities normally, without compromising social and academic/professional functioning for a long period.
It is important to diagnose, understand and treat anorexia nervosa, as early diagnosis and treatment can alter a person's life trajectory. Clarifying family members about the disorder is also important, so that the patient is not required to achieve impossible goals or put them in stressful situations and so that they can help maintain drug treatment, ensuring that they does not forget or discourage themselves.
How we treat
Novo Nascer offers comprehensive and individualized treatment to treat anorexia nervosa. After all, each person is unique, with life stories, and physical and mental profiles completely different from each other.
Our treatment programs incorporate the combination of therapies that use the speech as a rehabilitation tool, clinical medical and psychiatric treatments and complementary therapies with practices to help balance body and mind.
We will unveil together with the patient the impact that anorexia nervosa has brought to their life and how their way of seeing the world and their lifestyle are directly connected with health and well-being.
The complete treatment of Novo Nascer also involves an inspiring environment for relaxation and reflection, physical activities, nutritional services and a balanced diet, in addition to a team of therapists ready to assist in group and individual sessions, whether they are scheduled, or are also unscheduled if the patient requests.
Novo Nascer believes that by enabling the individual to get to know themselves better, as well as the nuances of the disorder, which they live with and helping them to explore and use the best therapeutic practices, it is possible to achieve more independence and balance. Thus, patient, family and clinic pave the way for that person's potential to work in favor of a happier life journey.
