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Family & Friends Stages Of An Eating Disorder
Stages of An Eating Disorder
Eating disorders, although they don’t always feel like it, happen in stages. These stages look a little different within each individual’s recovery process, but the basic outline remains the same.
The 5 stages of an eating disorder are:
Pre-contemplation:
• No intention to change
• Unaware of problematic behaviour
Contemplation:
• Aware of problematic behaviour
• Thinking about changing/getting help
• No commitment
Preparation:
• Intention to change
• Planning how to change
Action:
• Change behaviour, environment, thoughts
• Requires commitment
(Relapse is common/normal in this stage)
Maintenance:
• Relapse prevention
• Focus on gains from change
• 6 months onwards (indefinite)
• Leads to stable behaviour
Last revision date: Monday, 06 February 2012 12:44
