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Co-Occurring Eating Disorders and Addiction: Implications for Recovery by Tiffany Schultz – February 2019
Co-Occurring Eating Disorders and Addiction: Implications for Recovery by Tiffany Schultz – February 2019
Co-Occurring Eating Disorders and Addiction: Implications for Recovery by Tiffany Schultz – February 2019
Sunday 17th March 2019
Join Tiffany Schultz as she explores the complexities of co-occurring eating disorders and addiction, emphasizing simultaneous treatment for effective recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Tackling Dual Battles: Eating Disorders and Addiction with Tiffany Schultz
When we are talking about substance use disorders and eating disorders, this is a really broad definition of both of those things, substance use disorder being a medical condition where one or more substances leads to a clinically significant giving you mental, physical, emotional and behavioral symptoms that cause problems in your life, loss of control, continued use despite negative consequences, cravings, usually, tolerance and withdrawal, hazardous use, harmful to the body and to the mind.
Ever wondered how eating disorders and addiction intersect and complicate recovery? In this insightful episode of the Dawn Farm Addiction and Recovery Education Series, Tiffany Schultz, an experienced outpatient therapist, sheds light on this challenging topic. Tiffany explores the intricate ways in which these two conditions often coexist, making recovery a complex journey. She explains that both eating disorders and substance use disorders can be life-threatening if not treated, and emphasizes the importance of addressing them together for effective recovery.
Tiffany dives into the difficulties of finding programs that can treat both issues simultaneously and shares practical advice on navigating this path. She highlights the value of therapies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness in managing these co-occurring disorders. Moreover, Tiffany underscores the necessity of a supportive network and strong therapeutic relationships in achieving long-term recovery.
This episode offers hope and practical guidance for anyone facing the dual challenges of eating disorders and addiction, or for those supporting someone who is. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding and find strategies to help manage these intertwined struggles.