Treatment of bulimia

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Hi Folks,

We are hoping to help a young woman (age 21) who suffers from bulimia. Can any of you point us toward some good resources on this condition? I’d be interested in comprehensive information and perhaps a referral to a ministry that could help. We realize this person may ultimately need counseling or therapy.

We have vast amounts of life experience among the people who use these boards. I’m certain some of you have information on this condition and it’s treatment. Many thanks for your help, peace and blessings.
 
The best resource that this person needs is to seek counseling, therapy, and maybe even hospitalization as soon as possible. It is a serious disease, and like any serious disease, to overcome it you need the help of a professional trained in these sorts of disorders as well as tons of prayers and support.
 
As someone who’s struggled with an eating disorder, I would STRONGLY suggest counseling for this, with a psychologist with experience in the area. Eating disorders are among the hardest psychiatric disorders to treat, and she will most likely need professional help. Is she just bulimic, or does she have mixed anorexia and bulimia?

I would suggest the website www.somethingfishy.org for some good information on this.

I’ll pray for your friend. Eating disorders are incredibly difficult to deal with - I’ve been recovered for over two years and I still have hard days.

Summer Marie
 
Marie,

The person in question is just bulimic, no anorexia.

Thanks to all who posted for your advice and also for your prayers.
 
I recommend the National Institute of Mental Health’s website for info on the illness.

nimh.nih.gov/

Your family physician should be able to recommend a psychologist/psychiatrist, or you can find one who is specifically Roman Catholic at: catholictherapists.com

Consequences of untreated bulimia nervosa include low blood pressure, diabetes, kidney, liver, and pancreas failure, osteoporosis, seizures, heart attack, and death (American Journal of Psychiatry, 2000; 157(1): 1-39). I applaud you for assisting this young woman.

You’ll be in my prayers.
 
After treatment…I know people who have had (so far) life long succes going to Overeaters Anonymous. They deal in All eating disorders, and follow a spiritual way of life like other twelve step programs. One caveat is to try out different meetings…some are better than others. She should however start with some treatment and or counciling. OA is more for support for life.
 
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