Bulimia
Vicious cycling between restricting food, feeling so deprived and hungry that binging happens (the body trying get nourishment), and then the guilt, regret, remorse that ensues, so you go to extreme lengths to rid yourself of the food and calories. And then it starts all over again. It feels like you'll never break free from this loop.
If this sounds familiar, you or your teen may be experiencing Bulimia Nervosa. If you or your child suffers from Bulimia, HEAL Marin can join with you on the path to recovery.
You don't have to go it alone; HEAL Marin is here to help.
What is it?
Bulimia Nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by:
A cycle of binge eating
Compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or misuse of laxatives
Distorted body image
It is commonly used to cope with painful emotions, a black and white way of dealing with life and food, constantly vacsillating between feeling too much and nothing at all.
How to HEAL
Similar to Anorexia, treatment often requires a multidisciplinary approach, including:
Medical care: To manage physical health and stabilize weight.
Nutritional counseling: Rebuilding healthy eating patterns.
Psychotherapy:
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is commonly used
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Family-based therapy (especially effective for adolescents)
HEAL Marin may be for you if...
You want more than the typical treatment modalities that focus only on behaviors. You want healing on a spiritual level and to live in a body that you aren't at war with. You want soulful healing by understanding the underlying causes of your struggle.