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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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Bulimia’s Effects on the Face & Cheeks
Read more: Bulimia’s Effects on the Face & CheeksBulimia can cause puffiness in the face as a result of purging, which can cause swelling in the parotid glands. While not dangerous, this swelling can sometimes cause pain and significantly affect a person’s facial aesthetic.
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Effects of Bulimia on the Hands & Knuckles
Read more: Effects of Bulimia on the Hands & KnucklesBulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder that can cause significant wear on the hands and the knuckles specifically, resulting in something called Russell’s sign (also referred to as “bulimia hands”). This occurs primarily because of the incisors repeatedly grinding against the skin when a person induces vomiting.
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How to Choose a Bulimia Treatment Program/Center
Read more: How to Choose a Bulimia Treatment Program/CenterChoosing a bulimia nervosa treatment program, or a program to help with other eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN) or binge eating disorder (BED), can feel like an overwhelming process.
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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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.
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Causes of Anorexia & How to Prevent It
Read more: Causes of Anorexia & How to Prevent ItAnorexia nervosa is a complex, serious mental health condition that has many contributing biopsychosocial—or biological, psychological, and social—causes. These can include hormones, genetics, co-occurring mental health challenges, and societal attitudes about food, weight, fitness, and health, among others.
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How to Stop Emotional Eating
Read more: How to Stop Emotional EatingPeople eat food for any number of reasons, and not all of them have to do with physical hunger.
Treatment Help
Eating disorder treatment is just a call away. Read about the different types of treatment and therapies available.
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The Most Effective Treatments for Bulimia Nervosa
Read more: The Most Effective Treatments for Bulimia NervosaBulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious mental health condition that can have dangerous and long-lasting impacts on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It often manifests as cycles of binge eating and purging, which can lead to or support a number of other harmful symptoms. Treating eating disorders like bulimia nervosa is possible through the right…
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How to Choose a Bulimia Treatment Program/Center
Read more: How to Choose a Bulimia Treatment Program/CenterChoosing a bulimia nervosa treatment program, or a program to help with other eating disorders like anorexia nervosa (AN) or binge eating disorder (BED), can feel like an overwhelming process.
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Alternative and Holistic Care for Bulimia
Read more: Alternative and Holistic Care for BulimiaWhile many evidence-based treatments are often used to help people struggling with bulimia nervosa (BN), some types of alternative and holistic therapy may also be able to help.