Welcome to
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.
Help is Available
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
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.
-
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.
-
Bulimia Side Effects: Long-Term and Short-Term
Read more: Bulimia Side Effects: Long-Term and Short-TermBulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious mental health disorder that can lead to a number of physical, mental, and emotional consequences.
-
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.
-
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.
Eating Disorders Information
Learn more about eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, and how to get help.
-
How to Help a Friend or Loved One with Anorexia
Read more: How to Help a Friend or Loved One with AnorexiaAnorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious condition impacting emotional, physical, and mental well-being. If you have a loved one with AN, it may feel scary or overwhelming to watch them struggle with the eating disorder.
-
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.
-
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.
Treatment Help
Eating disorder treatment is just a call away. Read about the different types of treatment and therapies available.
-
How Effective is Eating Disorder Therapy?
Read more: How Effective is Eating Disorder Therapy?Eating disorders like bulimia nervosa (BN), anorexia nervosa (AN), and binge eating disorder (BED) are among the most complex mental health conditions. They generally arise from a combination of biological, environmental, and psychiatric factors and have deep impacts on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
-
Residential Treatment for Bulimia and Other Eating Disorders
Read more: Residential Treatment for Bulimia and Other Eating DisordersEating disorders like bulimia nervosa (BN), anorexia nervosa (AN), binge eating disorder (BED), and others are serious mental health concerns that can impact physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
-
Group Therapy for Bulimia and Other Eating Disorders
Read more: Group Therapy for Bulimia and Other Eating DisordersEating disorders like bulimia nervosa (BN) are complex mental health conditions, and often, a number of different therapeutic techniques are used to help someone recover, including group therapy.