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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.
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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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How Anorexia Affects the Teeth
Read more: How Anorexia Affects the TeethAnorexia nervosa (AN) is a dangerous eating disorder that can have a number of effects on physical health, including oral health. “Anorexia teeth” is a term for the damage the condition can do to the teeth, mouth, and soft palate due to poor nutrition and other potential complications. Finding appropriate care for AN is paramount…
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Using Prozac to Treat Bulimia: Research & Effectiveness
Read more: Using Prozac to Treat Bulimia: Research & EffectivenessBulimia nervosa (BN) is a complex mental health condition that can impact mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Likewise, BN is often caused by a combination of psychological, biological, and environmental complications, which often require a comprehensive approach to treat appropriately.
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Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Eating Disorders
Read more: Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Eating DisordersAcceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy commonly used to help people struggling with eating disorders of all kinds, including bulimia nervosa (BN), binge eating disorder (BED), and anorexia nervosa (AN).1
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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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.
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Free & Low-Cost Resources for Eating Disorder Help
Read more: Free & Low-Cost Resources for Eating Disorder HelpEating disorder treatment is often covered by health insurance, but for some, the cost of treatment for an eating disorder is just too high. Some patients may still get copayments or deductible bills and must pay monthly premiums to keep their plans intact. Others don’t have health insurance at all.
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Orthorexia vs. Anorexia | Is There a Comparison?
Read more: Orthorexia vs. Anorexia | Is There a Comparison?Eating disorders are dangerous mental health conditions that impact many aspects of psychological, physical, and emotional health. And while every disorder can manifest in different ways for everyone, it’s important to know the differences between different eating disorders.
Treatment Help
Eating disorder treatment is just a call away. Read about the different types of treatment and therapies available.
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Using Prozac to Treat Bulimia: Research & Effectiveness
Read more: Using Prozac to Treat Bulimia: Research & EffectivenessBulimia nervosa (BN) is a complex mental health condition that can impact mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Likewise, BN is often caused by a combination of psychological, biological, and environmental complications, which often require a comprehensive approach to treat appropriately.
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Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Eating Disorders
Read more: Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Eating DisordersAcceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy commonly used to help people struggling with eating disorders of all kinds, including bulimia nervosa (BN), binge eating disorder (BED), and anorexia nervosa (AN).1
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Free & Low-Cost Resources for Eating Disorder Help
Read more: Free & Low-Cost Resources for Eating Disorder HelpEating disorder treatment is often covered by health insurance, but for some, the cost of treatment for an eating disorder is just too high. Some patients may still get copayments or deductible bills and must pay monthly premiums to keep their plans intact. Others don’t have health insurance at all.