How does someone with bulimia think?

Contributor: Jennifer Rollin, MSW, LGSW, writer for Eating Disorder Hope. Part of what makes eating disorders so difficult to treat is the variety of dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs, which serve to maintain and perpetuate the illness. read more

Helping someone with bulimia. If you suspect that your friend or family member has bulimia, talk to the person about your concerns. Your loved one may deny bingeing and purging, but there’s a chance that he or she will welcome the opportunity to open up about the struggle. Either way, bulimia should never be ignored. read more

People with bulimia have a fear of gaining weight; however, that does not mean all people with bulimia are underweight. Some people with bulimia are overweight or obese. They attempt to use purging to manage their weight or prevent additional weight gain. Bulimia nervosa is a serious mental illness that requires intensive treatment. read more