Articles related to "Bulimia Nervosa"



Anorexia's Sisters: Bulimia and BED, Part I
Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder have more in common with anorexia than meets the eye.
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Bulimia Nervosa in Fashion Models
Size zero is fuelling the debate again, as research says that fashion models are suffering from the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia.
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Bulimia: The Binge/Purge Cycle
The binge/purge cycle as found in bulimia nervosa has the ability to perpetuate itself, making this eating disorder a dangerous and debilitating illness.
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Facts About Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder which affects ten times more women than men. It was first acknowledged as an eating disorder in 1979.
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Knowing When to Seek Help
It's essential that adolescents know when to seek help for psychiatric symptoms they are experiencing. I surveyed 450 high school students before and after a presentation on serious mental illnesses and wrote this article for a local newspaper. It was completely rewritten, much to my dismay. Here is the original article that I wrote.
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Personal Stories of Recovery from Bulimia
The eating disorder bulimia nervosa has many personal stories of recovery that those struggling with it can be inspired from.
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The Cutting Edge – Self-Injury and Mutilation
For most people, physical discomfort is something that we shy away from. The idea of physically harming oneself seems repulsive and disturbing - but for some it is normal
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Understanding Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia is less understood than the more commonly discussed illness, anorexia nervosa. Learn how the disease develops and how to spot the signs that someone is suffering
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African Americans Can Develop Eating Disorders
This three part article addresses the issue of african americans and eating disorders.
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Complications of Eating Disorders
Millions of American women suffer from eating disorders. Many suffer in silence until they develop complications that require medical intervention.
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Warning Signs of Anorexia and Bulimia
It may seem that everyone is on a diet at some point. However, when a person you love goes beyond the point of losing a few pounds, it might be time to offer support.
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A Synthesis of Eating Disorders
Weight continues to be an issue as college men and women struggle with societal norms, personal views and family traditions that involve large quantities of food.
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Eating Disorders and Personality
A whopping 40% of Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa patients have co-morbid personality disorders (mostly Cluster B - Narcissistic, Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline).
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Eating Disorders and Personality
A whopping 40% of Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa patients have co-morbid personality disorders (mostly Cluster B - Narcissistic, Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline).
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Binge Eating or Disordered Eating?
Everyone overeats from time to time, at Sunday dinners, holidays or parties. But binge eating is an entirely different type of eating too much.
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Is Bulimia a Hereditary Illness?
Studies have indicated that there could be a genetic link between family members suffering from bulimia. Find out who is at risk of developing an eating disorder
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Trauma and Eating Disorders
Research into the effects of trauma, such as sexual assault or childhood abuse, are showing more and more direct links to development of eating disorders.
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Males with Eating Disorders
The subject of males with eating disorders continues to be a serious issue.
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Eating Disorders and the Victim of Sexual Assault
Many survivors of rape and child sexual abuse also suffer from some sort of eating disorder. This article briefly explores anorexia and bulimia.
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Signs, Symptoms and Consequences of Anorexia Nervosa
Are you or a loved one at risk for anorexia? Find out here. Are you a sufferer? Read about the long-term medical consequences of your condition.
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Bulimia Symptoms of an Eating Disorder
Find bulimia symptoms to help treat eating disorders and lead to recovery from binge eating.
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Informative Websites with Eating Disorder (and other) info
This article will highlight a few sites that I've come across in the past few weeks, which may prove both interesting and informative to you as well.
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Women's Struggle in America
Colorado State University student Frankie Schwenk analyzes the media's pressure on women to project a "certain sexual image in order to feel accepted and wanted by the opposite sex."
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Narcolepsy is an Autoimmune Disorder
Researchers at Stanford University have confirmed what many researchers have long suspected. Narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder.
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Treatments for Bulimia
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by cycles of binging and purging. Learn about some of the available treatments for bulimia.
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A Unique Perspective
Introduction to eating disorders and where I'm coming from
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African Americans Can Develop Eating Disorders, Part Three
This is the final part of this article that addresses the issue of treatment of eating disorders and how african americans are affected by the treatments
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Anorexia and Bulimia in Teenagers
Anorexia and bulimia are unfortunately common eating disorders among teenagers. By noticing the signs, parents have a good chance of halting the condition.
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Anorexia Nervosa and Beauty
Losing weight isn't necessarily a bad endeavor. However, when the quest for a slimmer figure becomes a rigid obsession, regular dieting has crossed a line.
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Binge-Eating Disorder and Excess Weight
Addressing the issue of obesity and excess weight in binge-eating disorder is resulting in weight loss treatment options for those with BED.
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Eating Disorders Within the Military
Some studies are showing that eating disorders are significantly prevalent within the military exceeding the numbers of people with eating disorders in civilian life.
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Girls & Attention Deficit Disorder
New psychological research shows that adolescent girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to struggle with depression and eating disorders.
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Managing Your Child's Weight
Tweens can become overly concerned with how they should look for a variety of reasons. Being overweight or too thin both can cause unwanted problems.
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Night Eating Syndrome, an often overlooked eating disorder
Night Eating Syndrome is an often overlooked eating disorder.
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Anorexia's Sisters: Bulimia and BED, Part II
There are more similarities between anorexia, bulimia, and BED than meet the eye. Second of a two-part series.
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Anorexia, Bulimia, and the Drive for Perfection
There is a strong link between the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia and perfectionism. Perfectionists are at increased risk of developing an eating disorder.
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Eating Disorder Payoffs
Believe it or not there are rewards for having an eating disorder. These increase the difficulties of seeking treatment and maintaining a healthy recovery plan.
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Eating Disorders In the News
A review of recent news articles about eating disorders.
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Insurance Update
There's progress on insurance coverage for anorexics, but there's still a long way to go.
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Support For Family And Friends
The physical and psychological effects of anorexia nervosa on eating-disordered persons are well-known. Less obvious is the fact that the illness exacts a similar toll on family and friends.
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Crohn's Disease Ulcerative Colitis IBD Page
More personal stories
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Eating Disorders in Various Cultures
Eating Disorders don't discriminate. They are a problem in many different races, classes and cultures.
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Support Groups
There is support out there for people who are struggling with Disordered Eating.
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