Disorders Services Clarus Center's philosophy of recovery proposes that the eating disorder has been trying to alert our clients that something is wrong. We want to help our clients rediscover their own voice and resolve whatever caused them to turn away from it. Our goal is to help women and men of all shapes and sizes find their worth within themselves. Eating Disorder as an Adaptation to Distress Underlying what appears to be an obsession with weight and appearance, is the reason for the obsession.
People develop eating disorders, often unwittingly, as a means of coping.
There are numerous reasons why someone may get caught in the trap of starvation, bingeing and purging or overeating. We want to stand with them and face whatever they need to so that they may release themselves from their eating disorder. Strong needs for control and approval Relationship difficulties Avoidance of gatherings because of food or appearance Difficulty experiencing inner peace Difficulty relaxing Disconnection from bodily cues such as hunger and pain. Difficulty trusting self and others Please bear in mind that each individual has a unique pattern of symptoms. Given that symptoms overlap with other clinical syndromes and that many people struggle with more than one disorder, a thorough evaluation is necessary.