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The Bulimia Project
We’re a resource dedicated to providing information to men and women suffering from bulimia nervosa and co-occurring eating disorders, mental health, or substance use disorders.
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At Bulimia.com, we provide much-needed bulimia nervosa resources for those in need of bulimia help or those suffering from other related eating disorders. We offer well-researched articles to help you understand the signs and symptoms of various eating disorders, and what type of recovery and treatment options are available. We also help you better understand how eating disorders are affected by mental health, and vice versa.
Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or know someone who is, we can help you on the road to recovery and live a healthier life.
Featured Content
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Exercise Bulimia
Read more: Exercise BulimiaWhile some people may be concerned that they aren’t getting enough exercise, there is such a thing as too much exercise. Regular exercise can be great for physical and mental health, if it is medically appropriate and done in combination with adequate rest and nutrition, but when exercise becomes a compulsion, it can become physically…
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Diabulimia Eating Disorder
Read more: Diabulimia Eating DisorderDiabulimia is intentional insulin restriction. People with diabulimia skip or shrink their insulin doses to lose weight. Most people with diabulimia have type 1 diabetes. Some doctors call the condition type 1 diabetes with disordered eating (T1DE) or eating disorder diabetes mellitus type 1 instead. There is no official diagnostic term, as this condition is…
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The Impact of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Read more: The Impact of Body Dysmorphic DisorderEating disorders are mental illnesses defined by abnormal dietary habits, such as eating excessively small or large amounts of food, that have the potential to cause major physical and mental problems. Most common eating disorders are anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.
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What Does Health at Every Size Mean?
Read more: What Does Health at Every Size Mean?Our current healthcare model centers on body weight as a measure of health. However, weight is not a valid gauge of health, and this misconception is stigmatizing and harmful to higher-weight individuals.
Bulimia Nervosa Resources
Learn about bulimia nervosa, including signs and symptoms of the eating disorder, health risks associated with it, and how to find treatment.
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Inpatient Treatment for Bulimia: What to Expect
Read more: Inpatient Treatment for Bulimia: What to ExpectWhen treating eating disorders like bulimia nervosa (BN), there are not only different types of therapies to help but also different levels of care. These levels represent the intensity of treatment, ranging from inpatient eating disorder treatment to outpatient programs.
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I Feel Dehydrated | Bulimia Symptoms of Concern
Read more: I Feel Dehydrated | Bulimia Symptoms of ConcernBulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious mental health condition that can cause a number of physical, mental, and emotional complications. While some medical complications of bulimia nervosa are well-known, others, like dehydration, are less understood but can still be problematic.
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Partial Hospitalization Programs for Bulimia
Read more: Partial Hospitalization Programs for BulimiaA partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a type of treatment for bulimia nervosa (BN) and other eating disorders. This level of care is essentially a middle-ground, falling between residential or inpatient treatment and a typical outpatient treatment program.
Eating Disorders Information
Learn more about eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, and how to get help.
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Guide to Cultivating a Healthy Body Image
Read more: Guide to Cultivating a Healthy Body ImageThe term “body image” can refer to several different ideas, including how you think about your body, how you feel about your appearance, and how you perceive your body size and shape.1 These factors can greatly affect your mental and physical health and overall well-being.
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Eating Disorders Among People of Color
Read more: Eating Disorders Among People of ColorOver the years, certain stereotypes have developed around eating disorders, including the idea that they primarily affect white women and girls. Of course, this isn’t actually the case. Disordered eating behaviors and the negative self-image and poor self-esteem that often drive them impact people of all genders, races, and ages.
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Can You Be Anorexic and Fat, or “Overweight?”
Read more: Can You Be Anorexic and Fat, or “Overweight?”It is possible for someone who presents as what is considered in our society to be “normal” or “healthy” weight, “overweight,” fat, or in a larger body to still struggle with anorexia nervosa (AN). So, can you be anorexic and overweight? The short answer is yes. This is currently called atypical anorexia nervosa.
Treatment Help
Eating disorder treatment is just a call away. Read about the different types of treatment and therapies available.
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Inpatient Treatment for Bulimia: What to Expect
Read more: Inpatient Treatment for Bulimia: What to ExpectWhen treating eating disorders like bulimia nervosa (BN), there are not only different types of therapies to help but also different levels of care. These levels represent the intensity of treatment, ranging from inpatient eating disorder treatment to outpatient programs.
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The Importance of Family During Eating Disorder Recovery
Read more: The Importance of Family During Eating Disorder RecoveryEating disorders and family may not seem to go together. However, the involvement of family and loved ones in someone’s eating disorder treatment and recovery can make a huge difference.
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Partial Hospitalization Programs for Bulimia
Read more: Partial Hospitalization Programs for BulimiaA partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a type of treatment for bulimia nervosa (BN) and other eating disorders. This level of care is essentially a middle-ground, falling between residential or inpatient treatment and a typical outpatient treatment program.