Bulimia Recovery
What causes Bulimia Nervosa?
Unfortunately and despite the fact that a great deal of clinical research has been conducted regarding Bulimia and other eating disorders, the true cause of them remain unknown and highly speculative. There are certain elements in an individual’s life which may or may not trigger the disorder. However, there are certain cultural factors that may play a significant role in the development of the disorder.
Society today can be harshly judgmental when it comes to a person’s appearance and staying physically fit. We constantly emphasize this no matter where you go and in turn, this influences the way in which we seek acceptance from other individuals. The harsh reality is that this can eventually distort how we look at food our self image. When we look in the mirror, we see an overweight person with a poor appearance.
The following are three key areas of elements in our lives that could contribute to developing an eating disorder and the need for effective Bulimia recovery programs:
Family and heredity – the current speculation is that Bulimia may have some hereditary implications as many cases begin with the mother or daughter. Sadly, parents oftentimes judge their children or a sister in much the same way that they judge themselves.
Gender dominance – one definite fact or statistic regarding Bulimia recovery is that women are 9 to 10 times more likely of developing the disorder than what men are. Additionally, it is extremely prevalent in adolescent females although the onset of the disorder can occur as early as 11 or 12 years of age.
Sociocultural factors – Western culture has been witness to a greater occurrence of eating disorders by virtue of the cultivation and reinforcement of the desire or obsession to be thin. Therefore, it is much more prevalent in the US and other English-speaking societies such as Canada and the United Kingdom.
Overcoming Bulimia with professional help
Should any of the above information apply to you or a loved one, you should consider getting the professional help provided by an eating disorder treatment and recovery center such as Harmony Grove. Our eating wellness center and Bulimia recovery programs employ the right combination of anti-depressant medications and nutritional counseling in both a group or individual setting. In addition to increased amounts of nutrients, sugar is all but eliminated from one’s diet during treatment and recovery.
Our facility in San Diego, CA is an 8-bed residence so we limit our client population in order to provide you with 1-on-1 attention that is highly personalized and ensures that you will receive the proper care, monitoring, and supervision necessary to total recovery. For more information regarding Harmony Grove and our customizable eating disorder treatment and recovery programs, we encourage you to contact one of our specialists today by calling the toll-free phone number listed above.