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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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Can Bulimia Cause Swollen Glands?
Read more: Can Bulimia Cause Swollen Glands?Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder characterized by purging cycles after meals or binge eating, which can cause a wide range of medical complications. While not all are visible, swollen parotid glands, the body’s largest salivary glands, located just under the ears, are a common outward sign of bulimia. This causes the cheeks to…
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Bulimia Nervosa in Men & Boys
Read more: Bulimia Nervosa in Men & BoysThough people tend to associate eating disorders exclusively with young, white, thin cisgender women, these conditions impact people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sizes, and gender identities, including cisgender men. In fact, the number of men diagnosed with an eating disorder jumped up by 70% between 2008 and 2018.1 The actual number may be even…
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What is Bulimia Nervosa (BN)?
Read more: What is Bulimia Nervosa (BN)?Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious eating disorder involving cycles of binge eating and purging. Many factors can cause or contribute to bulimia nervosa, and the disorder impacts people of all ages, genders, and races. Thankfully, there are also a number of treatments for bulimia nervosa that have been found effective.
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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The Dangers of ‘Pro Ana’ Websites
Read more: The Dangers of ‘Pro Ana’ WebsitesPro-anorexia websites and similar content represent a significant source of potential harm to people struggling with anorexia nervosa (AN) or those at risk of developing this eating disorder.
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Eating Disorder Statistics & Trends
Read more: Eating Disorder Statistics & TrendsEating disorders are one of the most difficult illnesses to track for a number of reasons. Current statistics suggest a small percentage of the overall population experiences these conditions, yet it’s almost certain that many more people struggle with an eating disorder without ever being diagnosed.
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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.
Treatment Help
Eating disorder treatment is just a call away. Read about the different types of treatment and therapies available.
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What Is Food Addicts Anonymous?
Read more: What Is Food Addicts Anonymous?Food Addicts Anonymous is a support group designed for people who have addictions to food. This program emerged from the tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous, a highly successful 12-step program founded in 1935 that has helped countless people recover from alcoholism.
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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.
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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.