Those in need of eating disorder treatment often don’t realize the gravity of their situation. They discount their symptoms as normal behavior and don’t consider that they might need bulimia or anorexia treatment. The loved ones of those suffering can turn to Casa Palmera Eating Disorder Treatment Center for help. The treatment center’s robust website offers many tools for self-diagnosis that loved ones can encourage their friend or family member to use. These tools and the other resources available on CasaPalmera.com steer those in need of anorexia or bulimia treatment toward the realization that they must get help.

April 2010 – The self-diagnostic tools and resources available at CasaPalmera.com have allowed many loved ones to help their friend or family member see that they must get bulimia or anorexia treatment. The tool that makes the most impact is the self-assessment quiz. This helpful quiz features 22 statements that the friend or family member must respond to honestly.

The self-assessment starts out slow, asking the quiz taker to respond to this statement: “I have eating habits that are different from those of my family and friends.” It follows up with: “I cannot go through the day without worrying about what I will or will not eat” and “I prefer to eat alone or when I am sure that no one will see me.” These statements gauge the level of thought and time the quiz taker puts into eating, allowing the eating disorder treatment center to determine whether it as at an unhealthy level.

The statements get considerably more blunt as the quiz continues: “I have uncontrollable eating binges during which I consume large amounts of food and afterwards I make myself vomit” and “I find myself cutting up my food into tiny pieces, hiding food so people will think I ate it, chewing it and spitting it out without swallowing it and/or keeping hidden stashes of food.” Again, this allows the eating disorder treatment center to better understand the psychological and physical state of the quiz taker.

After responding to all 22 statements, the quiz taker submits his or her answers for evaluation. CasaPalmera.com returns an assessment that includes whether or not eating disorder treatment is needed and what kind: anorexia or bulimia treatment. The eating disorder treatment center bases its finding on the overall score given to the quiz taker. A score of 38 or less shows a strong tendency toward anorexia. A score of 39 to 50 indicates possible bulimia. A quiz taker who scores 51 to 60 falls into the weight-conscious category and should seek further counseling to determine whether there is a need for treatment. Scores higher than 61 don’t call for anorexia or bulimia treatment, based on the answers provided during the self-assessment quiz.

Finally, each range offers a suggestion for next steps. Those who scored 50 or below are encouraged make contact with Casa Palmera regarding bulimia or anorexia treatment. Counselors are available at (866) 768-6719 to speak with the person in need of eating disorder treatment or their loved ones.

About Casa Palmera: The holistic eating disorder treatment center offers anorexia and bulimia treatment with a staff-to-client ratio of five-to one, with board-certified physicians, therapists and clinicians making up the caring staff. Treatment takes place in a 37,000-square-foot, Spanish-influenced facility in Del Mar, California. To schedule an interview with a staff member about the center’s bulimia and anorexia treatment, contact Brant Walker at brant@casapalmera.com or call (619) 838-3300.

Contact Information:
Casa Palmera
Brant Walker
14750 El Camino Real - Del Mar, CA 92014
Telephone #: (858) 481-4411
Email Address: admissions@casapalmera.com