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Recovery from Bulimia


For individuals suffering from bulimia, recovery is a long and arduous task. While psychotherapy and medication are effective, individuals may sometimes face a relapse. As with other eating disorders, symptoms of bulimia do not go away completely and there is need for constant emotional as well as medical support.

  • While recovering from bulimia, individuals may take certain steps to ensure a healthy diet and fitness lifestyle as well as ways to prevent binge purge triggers. Psychotherapy often addresses these triggers and may help resolve situations that stress you into losing self-control.
  • Long therapy and treatment sessions may tempt individuals to quit. They may believe that they no longer suffer from eating disorders. Stick to your therapy and meal plans formulated by your nutritionist. There are less chances of a relapse if you continue to monitor your efforts in a healthy way.
  • Read, research and learn more about eating disorders such as bulimia. Join community or support groups. Individuals with eating disorders may find it helpful to acknowledge that they are not the only people suffering from this problem. Secrecy and guilt are some of the symptoms of bulimia and support groups can help encourage patients to seek help or continue with their efforts. Some resource links that should help you connect with support groups include:
  • Therapy can help rebuild a positive body image and resolve weight management issues. Individually you can take steps to encourage healthy body image as well. Resist the urge to look into the mirror, negatively criticize yourself or weigh food in terms of calories or portion sizes. Having a nutritionist formulate a meal plan allows you to receive adequate nutrients and healthy portions of food.
  • You may have to stick to a less vigorous exercise plan to resist the urge to lose weight through unhealthy workout. Talk to your doctor and trainer about the amount of exercise you need and put limits on how much time you spend on your workout.
  • Avoid triggers such as stressful situations or even people who may cause a relapse. Stay away from negative critics of body weight and shape. Surround yourself with healthy, loving relationships in terms of friends and family who wish you good health.


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References
  1. Bulimia nervosa in overweight and normal-weight women Masheb, Robin / White, Marney A., Comprehensive Psychiatry, 53 (2), p.181-186, Feb 2012
  2. A Review Of The Definitions Of Outcome Used In The Treatment Of Bulimia Nervosa Williams, Sarah E. / Watts, Thomas K.O. / Wade, Tracey D., Clinical Psychology Review, In Press, Accepted Manuscript,Feb 2012