Bulimia Category
Recovery from an eating disorder takes time. There are days that it is hard to push through discouragement with the treatment process. We will share some practical tips to stay motivated during recovery from eating disorders. Remember Your “Why” Battling your eating disorder thoughts can be tiring day in and day out. At Toledo Center, …
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It’s difficult enough to suffer from an eating disorder, but what do you do when you suffer from an eating disorder and another mental health disorder? This situation is challenging for anyone, but there is hope and help for successfully treating co-occurring conditions. Studies show that people suffering from eating disorders are highly likely to …
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Bulimia is an eating disorder that significantly impacts mental and physical health. It can cause many short-term problems, but if left untreated, it can lead to more serious long-term effects. One of these possible long-term effects is the development of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). What Is GERD, and How Is It Related to Bulimia? GERD …
Written by Kate Fisch, LCSW – AVP of Clinical Partnerships, Eating Disorder Network Due to the prevalence of anorexia and bulimia among young people, as well as other eating disorders, it’s vital to understand how social media sites can contribute to the development and sustainability of these disorders. According to a University of Pittsburgh …
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Eating disorders greatly impact society as we know it today. One in 10 women and one in 20 men will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives; these numbers are expected to rise in the coming years. So it’s safe to say that it’s important to understand eating disorders, especially the …
Discovering that you or someone you may know has developed an eating disorder is difficult for anyone. While many may be aware of certain eating disorders, they know little about the intricacies of such conditions besides “someone eats too much or too little.” So many more factors are at play in an eating disorder, and …
Written by Kate Fisch, LCSW – AVP of Clinical Partnerships, Eating Disorder Network What Does Biopsychosocial Mean? There are various factors that contribute to the development of an eating disorder. The easiest way to categorize these factors is by using the Biopsychosocial Model. This model examines the interconnection between biology, psychology, and socio-environmental factors and …
What is Bulimia Nervosa? Bulimia Nervosa (Bulimia) is classified as a life-threatening illness that affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. It is estimated that over 4 million women and 1 million men suffer from Bulimia in the United States. Although Bulimia is most commonly seen in women, the incidence of males diagnosed with Bulimia is …
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Bulimia Nervosa is a potentially deadly disease that affects approximately 4 million women and 1 million men in the United States alone. Research has shown that the sooner a patient with bulimia can find treatment, the higher their chance of recovery.
While many eating disorders develop during adolescence and early adulthood, it is not uncommon for them to occur during childhood. According to the US Department of Health & Human Services, eating disorders occur in nearly three percent of all individuals 13-18-years old. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics has noted eating disorders are increasingly being …
