There is a better way
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating, from twice a week to multiple times a day, followed by frantic efforts to avoid gaining weight. Out of all the people who have bulimia, 90 percent of them are women. Here are some things you can do to get help if you or someone you care about has bulimia.
Instructions
1. Get in touch with a professional who is trained to deal with bulimia and its effects on the body. If you do not know where to find a professional, go online to the National Eating Disorders website (see Resources) where there is an extensive list of providers for each state at your fingertips. If you do not have computer access at home, go to your local library where the Internet is more than likely available.
2. Know the signs of bulimia. Signs include using extreme measures to lose weightl, almost always going to the bathroom after eating (to throw up), exercising a lot, even during bad weather, fatigue, sickness, or injury. Other symptoms of bulimia are swelling of the cheeks or jaw area, spending less time with family and friends, becoming more isolated, withdrawn, and secretive.
3. You must admit or get the person who is suffering from bulimia to admit that he or she has a problem. That is the first step into getting help. If it is a loved one or friend and they will not admit to it, try and intervention meeting so that those who care will make them admit to the problem.
4. Even before you find a professional to help you deal with bulimia, start working on the self image of the person suffering from this eating disorder. Remember bulimics believe that they are overweight regardless of how thin they really are. They see something completely different when they look at themselves opposed to us looking at them. Keep reassuring them that you are there to help them and that they are beautiful just the way they are.
5. Bulimia is part of an obsessive behavior that needs to be monitored at all times. You must commit to helping someone 24 hours a day if you want them to get better. Gather friends and family, work out a schedule so there is someone with the person with Bulimia continuously. Breaking the cycle of binging and throwing up is a tedious step to accomplish. If you are persistent, results will improve sooner than later.
6. Get information on natural herbal or homeopathic medicines that can help ease some of the effects bulimics suffer from. There are many different home remedies on the market now that actually help calm down the stress and many other symptoms bulimics encounter. Some products, such as Dr. Balch Complete Formula (DBC) for Bulimia Nervosa, Mind Smoothe, Pure Calm, and Nerve Tonic are known to help with the healing process.
7. Find a support group. The more support, the better the result. Call hospitals, local doctors, look in the phone book and check online. The results are endless.
8. Last but not least, do not give up. In the beginning it will be difficult and seem pointless; it's not. The healing process is a long process, but the long term benefit is a normal life.
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