Bulimia

Bulimia is characterized by a pattern of binging and purging, either through vomiting, taking laxatives, taking water pills, eating very little, or through excessive exercise. Bulimia can have a biological and psychological base, stemming from depression, anxiety, and a variety of other things. Ironically, individuals suffering from Bulimia may be of average weight to overweight. The pattern of binging and purging is not necessarily conducive to weight loss. Typical emotional signs of bulimia are mood swings, depression, OCD and anxiety. Behavioral signs include frequent trips to the bathroom during and after meals. Visual signs of bulimia are: swollen cheeks, bad breath, and teeth that appear clear. Internally, bulimics are seriously damaging their throat and esophagus. Bulimia left untreated can kill. Treatment is strongly recommended.

A Doctors Visit for Bulimia Nervosa Typically Includes

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A doctors visit for bulimia nervosa typically includes:

* A complete blood count and a study of Electrolytes* A Electrocardiogram* Thyroid studies* Urine specific gravity* continue reading

Anxiety Disorders and Bulimia Nervosa

People struggling with Bulimia Nervosa frequently also experience an anxiety disorder. Typically this manifests as an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, simple phobia or even PTSD.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Unlike Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (which continue reading

Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa is a Psychological disorder characterized by preoccupation with body image and binge eating followed by some type of purging (e.g. laxative abuse, vomiting) in an attempt to compensate for the binge.

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Bulimia Nervosa and Substance Abuse

Twenty percent to thirty-seven percent of women with Bulimia also have a problem with Substance Abuse. Twenty two percent of women with Bulimia have a problem with Alcohol Abuse.

Many people with an continue reading

Common Patterns of People with Bulimia Nervosa

Common tendencies of people with Bulimia Nervosa:

* Irritability* Low self esteem ( self esteem workout)* A self critical nature* Impulsivity* Difficulty managing stress* Anxiety* Difficulty with intimate relationships* Poor communication continue reading

Compensatory Behaviors used in Bulimia Nervosa

The most common Compensatory behaviors (not including excessive exercise) used in Bulimia Nervosa are (in order of most prevalent to least prevalent)

* Self-induced vomiting* Laxative abuse* A combination of Laxative abuse and self-induced vomiting* continue reading

Helping a Friend Overcome Bulimia

Helping a friend, family member or significant other overcome bulimia / Remember Bulimia is difficult to detect

Signs of Bulimia Nervosa often include, but are not limited to

* Secretive behavior* Money unaccounted continue reading

How common is Bulimia Nervosa

How common is Bulimia Nervosa? Bulimia affects 1% to 4% of the population. It is more common than Anorexia but usually more difficult for friends and family to detect. Approximately 1% to 3% continue reading

Medical Complications Associated with Bulimia Nervosa

Medical Complications Associated with Bulimia Nervosa: remember always talk to your medical doctor if you or someone in your care has Bulimia Nervosa. Make sure the doctor is informed about the eating disorders. If the continue reading

Personality Disorders Commonly Associated with Bulimia Nervosa

Personality Disorders Commonly Associated with Bulimia Nervosa

AVOIDANT PERSONALITY DISORDER (personality disorders commonly associated with bulimia nervosa): As described earlier People with this personality avoid situations due to their social anxiety. Avoidant people are continue reading

Personality Traits Associated with Bulimia Nervosa

* High reward dependence: People with high reward dependence tend to be compassionate and social. They can be sensitive, intuitive, and empathetic to the needs of other. However continue reading

Recovering from Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder

Recovering From Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder

My Doctor states that I am overweight. Will I gain or lose weight in recovery? During the process of recovering from Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating continue reading

Strategies for Parents of Children with an Eating Disorder

Parenting Help Strategies for parents of children with an eating disorder to help them recover 38 Strategies for parents of children with an eating disorder (Anorexia, Bulimia, or binging or Over Eating) to help them continue reading

Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa Treatment in Philadelphia: Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa

* Repeated episodes of binging; A PERSON CONSUMES an unusually large AMOUNT OF FOOD WITHIN a RELATIVELY short period of time (Within 2 hours) continue reading