Bulimia nervosa
goodtoknow says: Bulimia nervosa is an increasingly common eating disorder, which mainly affects women between 16 and 40. Bulimia is often described as a 'secret' eating disorder because it has no visible symptoms. Bulimics are usually normal weight but don't have normal eating patterns. They are terrified of getting fat but have other complex psychological problems too, which lead them to starve, binge on favourite food, then vomit or take laxatives. Bulimia could also be genetic. Talking therapies, especially Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and anti depressants can help bulimics find better ways to cope with life.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of bulimia nervosa from patient.co.uk, read on.
People with bulimia nervosa have episodes of binge eating. This is followed by self-induced vomiting or other measures to counteract the excessive food intake. Treatments include cognitive behavioural therapy, and sometimes medicines and self-help measures. Many people with bulimia get better with treatment.
What is bulimia nervosa?
Bulimia nervosa (often just called bulimia) is a condition where you think a lot about your body weight and shape. It affects your ability to have a 'normal' eating pattern. Bulimia is one of the conditions that form the group of eating disorders that includes anorexia nervosa. There are important differences between these two conditions. For example, in anorexia nervosa you are very underweight, whereas in bulimia nervosa you are most likely to be normal weight or even overweight.
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Shaeila, about 1 year
I ve been bulimic for 12 years. It started with my first boyfriend who would constantly telling me that I am nobody and he would beet me up. Now I ve found a partner for life, but it is ruining my relationship. I have tried to give up so many times, but I am not strong enough.I dont live full life IT leads my life and its killing me :-( I need a good help please give me an advice. Thank you
Report this commentlaura, about 1 year
i am a struggling bulimic but my friends are helping me through my problem.. :D seriously consider getting help but if you dont want your parents to know then tell a friend first and let them decide.. it is good to know that there is someone i can tust to help me through this.. and i know you may think your crazy but your not.. its a disorder not a personal choice..!! xoxo
Report this commentchelsea, over 2 years
ive turned bilmic nd i dont no what to do i need help but dont no where to get it from please help me
Report this commentASHLEY, over 2 years
YES THANK I WANT TO GET HELP N LIVE LIFE TO THE FUL SO THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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Molly, 10 months
I was bulimic for 7 years. It was a horrible time and all I wanted was to feel beautiful and contented with myself. I finally got help through my local hospital and was admitted into the oupatient eating disorder clinic. I found the clinic useful to a point but although I have a very supportive family, no one really understood that I needed the program for the support and encouragment. I finally quit a few months in a convinced myself that I had to stop the purging. For quite a few years I found confidence and I was happy with myself. The only problem was as I had left the eating disorder program I never actually learned how to stop binging and as a result I still do it to this day. Now I find myself struggling with a new problem, eating so much and gaining weight so quickly that my confidence is gone again. My suggestion to everyone is this. Go to your doctor, tell them what is going on and take their advice. If they admit you to an eating disorder program, then go..it will be the best thing for you. Don't give up on trying to get better and make sure you are better mind, body and soul before you stop with treatment. My next goal is to find the help I need to retrain myself how to eat healthy portions so that I can reattain a healthy weight and find that confidence within myself once more. I hope this helps! Good luck!
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