For people with eating disorders, food-related anxiety is a common struggle. A new computer program aims to help eating disorder sufferers learn to recognize signs of anxiety and manage them.

"When you get stressed out, your palms get sweaty and your hands get cold. [The program] measures that and it also measures your heart rate... Stress levels are displayed with symbols like balloons. Through deep breathing relaxation techniques, people are taught to control anxiety..."

The program is viewed as a bridge, helping people cross over from feelings of anxiety or a loss of control to the realization that they can control their emotions and their eating habits. Source: WBZTV (Boston)

Labels: anxiety, support, stress

Posted By: Aspen Education Group