An eating disorder- bulimia nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa commonly known as Bulimia is an eating disorder affecting men as well as women. It is a combination of binge eating followed by vomiting. When a person suffers from bulimia he or she eats large amount of food within a short period of time and vomit the same by using purgatives to avoid weight gain.

It is a psychological problem due to issues with their weight, emotional baggage, depression, stress or self-esteem problems. It becomes very hard to find out if a person is suffering from bulimia. People who suffer from bulimia look normal as well as have normal weight, some may happen to be overweight.

Many of the eating disorder problems are done behind closed door adding to its secrecy. Family and friends support is very important for patients who suffer from this problem. Initially patients may deny then resists the fact about such problem and end up being angry with others and themselves. The main cause can be due to their shape and size which is very often determined by the things they see around and want to imitate the same.

Some other problems you face due this act of binging and purging aretooth erosion due to acidic reflux, swelling and soreness of the salivary glands due to repeated vomiting, abdominal problems like ulcers, ruptures, build up of fluid in intestines, problems with bowel movement, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. Some common symptoms to determine a bulimia patient is eating without control, purging, strict dieting and fasting, strenuous exercise routine, depression, increasing use of bathroom after meals, heartburn, moody behavior, weakness and exhaustion.

A person suffering from bulimia can get better by using different therapies. There are no specific home remedies but a constant need to change ones present lifestyle can make a difference. You can join group therapy, family therapy or individual therapy which makes a lot of difference in your life. Have supportive friends around you. Talk to your friends about the inner turmoil you go through everyday. Talk about matters which concern you and be comfortable in your skin. Remove the guilt pangs from your mind and look forward for a better and healthy living. You can also try hypnosis as it is known to have worked on people.