Can a person really ever recover from bulimia?

ED sufferers and therapists seem to agree that you can be “in recovery,” but are you ever really recovered? ... Then the voice in my head wonders: is this a real thing (e.g., is this food really a problem for you) or is this my eating disorder in disguise? It's hard to tell ... Compared to most people, yes. read more

Like other mental illnesses, bulimia isn’t just something the person can ‘recover’ from and then move on with life, it’s more of a ongoing thing where you have to live with it and learn to remain in stable remission. read more

People recovering from bulimia can get a lot out of group therapy. Within group therapy you’ll receive education, find support and acceptance, and be able to confront your behavior. Cognitive behavior therapy is especially effective for people trying to recover from an eating disorder. read more