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
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Exercise Bulimia
Read moreWhile 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 and mentally harmful.
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Diabulimia Eating Disorder
Read moreDiabulimia 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 relatively new and poorly understood.
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Food Addiction
Read moreThe concept of food addiction is gaining increased support from scientists and medical professionals as a real issue that impacts many. However, in the general population, food addiction remains relatively unknown.
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The Impact of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Read moreEating 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.
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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5 Bulimia Facts That May Surprise You
Read moreUnderstanding bulimia facts can help you spot the condition in people who need help. And armed with information, you can help them to get the treatment they need.
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Am I Bulimic? Questions to Ask Yourself
Read moreRun a search for “bulimia test,” and you’ll get more than 8 million Google results. Should you take one? And what should you do with your score?
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Bulimia & the Teeth: Effects & Signs of Damage
Read moreBulimia doesn’t technically harm your teeth. But one habit common in people with bulimia can cause extensive dental damage you’ll need a professional to address
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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Statistics on Anorexia in Men & Boys
Read moreThe numbers around men with anorexia and eating disorders may be misleading. For example, a frequently quoted statistic is that 10% of anorexia cases are male, but even that statistic may be inaccurate, with some studies indicating the ratio may be higher.
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Commonly Prescribed Medications for Anorexia
Read moreAt present, there is no single medication for anorexia that can replace the benefits therapies can provide. However, some medications can address a few of the mental health symptoms many people with anorexia develop.
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The Connection Between Anorexia & Genetics
Read moreAnorexia and genetics have a connection, although researchers aren’t exactly sure in what way. If you have people in your immediate family who suffer from anorexia or other eating disorders, be mindful of that fact and consider adopting healthy habits to reduce your risk of developing an eating disorder yourself.
Treatment Help
Eating disorder treatment is just a call away. Read about the different types of treatment and therapies available.
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Commonly Prescribed Medications for Anorexia
Read moreAt present, there is no single medication for anorexia that can replace the benefits therapies can provide. However, some medications can address a few of the mental health symptoms many people with anorexia develop.
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Bulimia Treatment Centers: Costs & Insurance Coverage
Read moreAll across the United States, bulimia treatment centers help people overcome damaging impulses, habits, and behaviors. Each one is slightly different, but all share some core attributes.
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How to Treat Bulimia: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals
Read moreBulimia is a severe mental health disorder, but it responds to treatment. The sooner you spot the signs and enroll a patient in care, the more likely it is that the person will make a full recovery.