Bulimia
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Bulimia thrives around the shame which holds its victims trapped within their illness. We can help you or your loved one to find the appropriate treatment option where the eating disorder can be tackled and new life skills can be learnt. Call us today for help on 0845 603 6530.
Do you have bulimia?
- Is your mood affected dramatically by how much you weight?
- Do you find that you lose control over how much you are eating?
- Do you purge on exercise in order to lose weight?
- Do you ever make yourself sick after eating?
- Have your friends and family voiced concerns about your weight or eating habits?
- Do you find that you are obsessive about what is in food and calories?
- Do you have symptoms such as thinning hair, worn dental enamel, hypoglycemia or osteoporosis?
- Are you extremely anxious about gaining any weight?
- Do you use laxatives, diuretics or enemas to lose weight?
- If you are a woman, have you stopped getting your period?
What is bulimia?
Bulimia is manifested by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours around food. Symptoms vary between patients and some may have a mix of symptoms.
Bulimia is generally associated with people who have low self-esteem and feelings of self-loathing. It can often manifest itself in high achieving individuals who have an obsessive desire to seek and achieve perfection.
Call us today for information on clinics that specialise in eating disorders both in the UK and abroad.
Treatment options for bulimia
Residential rehab centre treatment for bulimia
If a patient decides that residential treatment is the best option for them, then they can be assured of a high level of care. All patients will be under the care of a GP and will receive the highest quality of medical care, that will often include an entire blood work review. Patients will also have a psychiatric consultation and clinical assessment to ensure that the most effective treatment programme is constructed, thus guaranteeing the best possible chance for recovery. A nutritionist will work on a food plan to ensure that physical and nutritional needs are met. Patients also undergo intensive therapeutic support, helping them to prepare for a life in recovery. We offer free advice to patients and their loved ones on the best options available, considering level of care, cost and area.
Residential secondary treatment for bulimia
Secondary treatment or ‘half-way house’ is a ‘step-down’ from rehab centre care. Patients will usually have completed a period of primary care within a residential facility but will not yet be ready to return to the community. Secondary care provides clients with a supported structure within which they can begin to learn new life skills. We can help you to identify if this is going to be something that is appropriate for you or your loved one.
Outpatient treatment for bulimia
Outpatient treatment options vary a great deal; from daily day-care options to intensive evening programmes. We can help you to decide on the best option for you. Most patients will receive a psychiatric consultation and ongoing psychiatric reviews and care. They will receive intensive therapy and, depending on need and the programme, weekly consultations with nursing are available, as are weekly consultations with nutritionists. We help patients decide on the best programme for them.
One to one counselling for bulimia
We can recommend counsellors that specialise in bulimia all over the country. Patients will often meet with a counsellor once or twice a week,and also have weekly or fortnightly sessions with a nutritionist. We can put you in touch with people who can help today.