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Treating Bulimia

Development of the disorder

The onset of bulimia typically occurs around the age of 18 although cases of the disorder have been reported earlier on. It generally starts due to a misconception about eating and when the person has developed a distorted image of themselves. Despite the fact that they are not overweight, that is not what they see in the mirror. Ironically, in many cases, the person is slightly underweight. As the disorder progresses, it becomes increasingly more dangerous and fatalities are not uncommon.

Causes of the disorder

Roughly 90% of all bulimia cases involve women and if the individual doesn’t pursue getting professional help, the individual can die. Anywhere from 10% to 25% of all eating disorder cases can be fatal with up to 5% of those deaths resulting from suicide. Although the causes of bulimia have not been uncovered by medical research, the probable causes of the disorder may include:

  • anxiety
  • culture
  • heredity
  • lowered self esteem
  • OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
  • unhealthy relationships with parents or other members of your family

Additionally, bulimia may cause the individual to start abusing alcohol and/or drugs, engage in self-mutilation, and become sexually promiscuous. The bottom line is that if you don’t get professional help and begin treating bulimia, it could eventually become fatal.

Recognizing the symptoms and treating bulimia

When a person is suffering with bulimia or developing the disorder, they will typically exhibit any of the following symptoms or a combination of them:

  • acute fear of getting fat
  • consuming excessive amounts of food in a brief period of time
  • excessive pre-occupation with body shape and weight
  • feelings of embarrassment and guilt, unhappy moods, self-criticism especially after periods of binging and purging
  • kidney problems
  • over-exercising and fasting
  • tooth decay

If you or a loved one is displaying any of the above signs or symptoms, it is time to seek professional help so that you can overcome the disorder and start living a normal life again. Remember that you don’t want to avoid treating bulimia as the disorder is extremely dangerous and can result in death. With the proper treatment and recovery program, you will be able to return home and not fear relapsing back into the disorder again.

Harmony Grove is here to help you or your loved one by customizing a bulimia treatment and recovery plan that addresses your personal needs.

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