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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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Bulimia Jaw Pain and Swelling
Read more: Bulimia Jaw Pain and SwellingYou’ve probably seen photos of the so-called “bulimia jaw.” Before-and-after snaps can be striking, particularly if they show people with cheeks puffed up by repeated vomiting.
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Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa | Body Image Negativity
Read more: Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa | Body Image NegativityBody image is an important aspect of how we see ourselves and can contribute significantly to our mental and emotional well-being.
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Bulimia & GERD: Causes, Signs & Treatment
Read more: Bulimia & GERD: Causes, Signs & TreatmentBulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious eating disorder that involves cycles of binge eating and compensating for this behavior through fasting, over-exercise, self-induced vomiting, or other unhelpful actions.
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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How to Help Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder
Read more: How to Help Someone Who Has an Eating DisorderWatching a friend, family member, or loved one struggle with an eating disorder can be incredibly difficult. Though you want to help, you may be unsure how to help someone with an eating disorder.
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Am I Anorexic? Questions to Ask Yourself
Read more: Am I Anorexic? Questions to Ask YourselfIf you are asking yourself, “Am I anorexic?” there’s a good chance you are. It can be helpful to know exactly what the eating disorder is and how to recognize the potential warning signs.
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The Physical Side Effects of Anorexia (Short-Term & Long-Term)
Read more: The Physical Side Effects of Anorexia (Short-Term & Long-Term)Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, severe food and caloric restriction, and a distorted body image.1
Treatment Help
Eating disorder treatment is just a call away. Read about the different types of treatment and therapies available.
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How to Help Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder
Read more: How to Help Someone Who Has an Eating DisorderWatching a friend, family member, or loved one struggle with an eating disorder can be incredibly difficult. Though you want to help, you may be unsure how to help someone with an eating disorder.
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Bulimia Nervosa Treatment
Read more: Bulimia Nervosa TreatmentBulimia nervosa (BN) is a dangerous mental health disorder that requires appropriate care. And luckily, there are a number of therapies and treatments that can help.
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Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Treatment
Read more: Evidence-Based Eating Disorder TreatmentThanks to several interlocking social, emotional, and biological factors that maintain and sustain them, eating disorders are often one of the most complex types of mental health conditions to diagnose and properly treat.