Persons suffering from Bulimia Nervosa overindulge in food and try to get rid of the food that was eaten by using laxatives, vomiting or over-exercising. They are trapped in a web of addiction to food, secret shame and self-disgust. Like anorexics, they are always worried about putting on weight and getting fat. The person may …
I was having dinner with my husband last night when you and your friends came in and sat at the table beside us. I didn’t really pay much attention to you three girls, other than one of them (that would be you) reminded me of my own daughter, now away at school. I smiled at …
Bulimia is an eating disorder that combines the habits of binge eating and anorexia. The patient indulges in bouts of binge eating and tries to get rid of the food by vomiting fasting, enemas or purging. Bulimia like all other eating disorders is caused by an underlying psychological problem. Bulimia is not easily detectable. Patients …
Someday … I’ll eat breakfast. I’ll keep a job for more than 3 weeks. I’ll have a boyfriend for more than 10 days. I’ll love someone. I’ll travel wherever I want. I’ll make my family proud. I’ll make a movie that changes lives. So read Melissa Avrin’s journal – a young woman who dyed from …
For some, Bulimia is something that is like the unspoken word. Not to be confused with “overeating”, bulimia is more than just eating your self to death. It is more of a complex theory. There are extreme lengths that bulimics with go to to hide their problem. Some will hide food behind their beds, under …
While I am not endorsing any particular flavor of faith, I do recognize that for many, spirituality plays an important part in healing from eating disorders. As I come across them, I will share resources that address eating disorders and body image issues from a faith perspective. Help me out – please share other resources …
I know we aren’t supposed to talk about it, but for those who struggle with bulimia, dental health can be a real concern. That stomach acid isn’t meant to be on your teeth! Even if you’re embarrassed, make regular dentist check-ups and do what you can to keep your teeth strong. Make a resolution now …
If you have a family member with an eating disorder, you’ll want to check out this new blog: My Sister Has Bulimia. The author, a woman I am looking forward to getting to know much better, writes: “Part of the reason I started this blog was to just get my emotions out. I think it …
If there is one eating disorder that is most associated with deteriorating dental health, then that would have to be bulimia. Dental problems are very apparent in bulimic patients even during the early stages of the illness. In fact, dentists are the first health professionals to know whether a person is suffering from bulimia or …
If you know someone who is suffering from bulimia and are wondering how you can help them, read on; the following tips may be useful for you- -Don’t be judgmental, listen to them with an open mind; people suffering from eating disorders are generally under tremendous emotional stress and sometimes being a good listener is …
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