BULIMIA NERVOSA

WHAT IT IS

• Binging on food and then throwing it up
• Binging on food and then abusing laxatives
• A mental disorder
• A cry for help

SYMPTOMS

• Weight fluctuates constantly
• Low self esteem due to poor body image/ weight
• Rapid yellowing of teeth (due to stomach acid)
• Disappearance of food around the house
• Going straight to the bathroom after every meal

CAUSES

• Low self esteem (may be due to extreme cases of bullying)
• Poor body image (due to societally accepted beauty standards)
• Traumatic event (sexual, physical, or verbal abuse)
• Major life changes( puberty, going off to college, getting a divorce)
• Feeling unloved and unwanted

TREATMENT STEPS

• If you or someone you know is bulimic, seek help immediately.
• See a doctor right away. He will perscribe one of two types of treatments
• Inpatient treatment- staying at a hospital until well again.
• Outpatient treatment- therapy where you can go home afterwards.
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INPATIENT TREATMENT

• There are several thing that a rehabilitation center can do for you.
• They offer therapy
• They offer round the clock help when you feel like purging
• And most importantly, they have caring staff to help you along the way.

OUTPATIENT TREATMENT

• Therapy sessions with a professional
• Your therapist may perscribe you mecidine
• They can give you helpful advice on how to stop
• THEY CARE!!!