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Traditionally the first recommendation made for bulimia treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), principally because of the relative wealth of clinical research regarding its effectiveness. However, while CBT has been the most successful therapy, there are some indications that Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) can be equally as effective in bulimia treatment. Additionally, a number of support groups such as Overeaters Anonymous function to help people recover from bulimia.
A second bulimia treatment model, which may or may not function in combination with CBT, involves prescription anti-depressants, most notably tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and serotonin reuptake inhibitors, with the SSRI's showing the most promise in clinical trials.
Care is almost always provided on an out-patient basis except when the patient needs medical attention for life-threatening physical complications or severe psychological problems.
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What does being bulimic mean?
Bulimia is an eating disorder, common especially among young women of normal weight who look in the mirror and see themselves as being fat. They have episodes of episodic binge eating (purging) followed by feelings of guilt, depression, and self-condemnation. After they are done eating as much as they can, they find a quick way to get the food out of their system. Either by forceing themselves to vomit, or take laxetives.
How can compulsive overeating be cured?
Generally an eating disorder is treated. This can be done by contacting a local eating disorder facility. Treatment for eating disorders includes therapy, support, as well as encouragement. Sometimes medication will be needed to lower the levels of anxiety if that is provoking the eating disorder. It takes time, practice, patience, and desire.
What is the historical background of bulimia?
I don't remember the dates, but it was done long ago by royalty when a lot of food was prepared for them and they wanted to eat it all. They would eat their fill, throw up, and repeat. Somewhere between then and now it got turned into an eating disorder and a way to get thin (not really) but that's it
What eating disorder do you have if you purposely throw up food about three times a week and obsess about your body?
Eating disorders most commonly fall into two major categories. The first is anorexia where a person limits the intake of food and calories to an unhealthy extreme. The second is bulimia, also known as the "binge-and-purge" eating disorder. A bulimic person eats food, sometimes large quantities (binging), and then "purges" their system to eliminate the calories. Purging is done by making oneself throw-up the food or by taking laxatives. Anyone who follows either of these practices or obsesses about their body should seek PROFFESSIONAL medical and/or psychiatric help. A good first step would include talking with a family member or a close friend. It could be bulimia or an EDNOS (eating disorder not otherwise specified), whatever is it it could turn into something more serious than it already is.
Do you have an eating disorder if for the last two years all you have done is thought about food and binged and purged and hid it from people and fasted?
Yes you do have an eating disorder and it's called "Bulimia!" If you don't stop your stomach is a muscle and soon it won't be able to stop the purging. Bulimia and Anorexia is all about the person with it gaining control over their lives so it's to your best interest to seek out counseling before things get out of hand. Fasting can be a good thing if done properly, but it should always be done under a doctors care whether it be a conventional doctor's care of a doctor in Homeopathic medicine (the natural way.) You are one unhappy person and you have to try and figure out why. Usually it's because you feel you have no control in your life and unconsciously you know your can control one thing ... what you eat! Please seek that help with a therapist before your really get into trouble. If you don't you could die if you continue on this way!
Is eating under 1000 calories per day considered anorexia or an eating disorder?
A 2000 calorie a day diet is normal for the average adult. Anything less nay be trouble depending on the size, weight , height and age of the person. it wouldn't be a eating disorder if a small child ate 1000 calories a day. eating disorder are MENTAL ILLNESSES how much or how little one eats isn't really the disorder. No, just because someone eats less than 1000 calories doesnt mean they have an eating disorder, they could just be on a crash diet. eventually (usually within days or weeks) they will stop no harm done.
What are questions that you have to ask doctors about bulimia?
If this is your general physician you should mention that you think you are at risk or suffering from bulimia. Most family care physicians are not trained to examine someone with an eating disorder. They should be able to refer you to physician who specializes in evaluating individuals with eating disorders. That physician will generally take your raw weight (meaning no clothes), and physically examine you. Some will have you have an EKG done to confirm that your heart is healthy. You might also have to have blood work done to confirm healthy levels (potassium, magnesium, and sodium is usually very low in individuals who suffer from bulimia). That doctor will generally ask you several questions about your eating habits and provide you with contact information for local facilities that can assist in the recovery process. If you're worried about health problems that could arise from the disease and you wish to monitor those, make regular appointments with your specialist and receive treatment to prevent the health problems and correct the damage that is currently being done to your body. Once you enter treatment your vitals will be monitored and blood work will probably be done regularly.
Why is bulimia bad?
Bulimia is an eating disorder. Disorders are rarely good - especially when they result in tooth decay, ruptured stomach or esophagus, acid reflux, chronic constipation, broken blood vessels in the eyes, chronic sore throat, etc.
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As of 2016 there is no cure or treatment for colorblindness.
What research has been done on bulimia nervosa?
Research shows that certain brain chemicals, known as neurotransmitters, may function abnormally in acutely ill bulimia patients.
Do you throw up after every meal?
If you throw up after every meal, this could mean that you have a stomach illness. It could also mean that you have acid reflux or a food allergy. Speak to your doctor to rule out serious problems.
