If you have read my other articles about the side effects of bulimia, you may think that I am exaggerating, but I’ve seen the results in my own body.
You have probably heard stories about women who have died from their eating disorder and may have viewed them with some amount of skepticism. Surely the effects of bulimiaand other eating disorders can’t be so extreme, right? In most cases,...
Most people who suffer with bulimia have trouble recognizing, much less talking about, their feelings, or they feel they have to keep their negative thoughts to themselves. Many times bulimics are raised in families that are poor role models...
A web of complex issues generally underlies the disordered cycle of binging and purging that becomes second nature for bulimics. Consider the fact that the pressures on women today are great – they need to be a nurturer, to have a fulfilling...
Do the side effects of bulimia include acne and breakouts? Doctors and dermatologists are divided in their views on this question. The author shares her story of bulimia and skin problems.
For so many reasons eating disorders can be bad for your teeth, gums and overall oral health. In some cases the effects of bulimia can have fatal consequences, but most frequently it’s the impact the stomach acids have on oral health that bulimics...
Self-love is not about being conceited, self involved, or vain. It is about accepting and valuing yourself for who you are. Nurturing your own intrinsic worth through self love is vitally important for each of us. This was a key lesson that I...
I lived with my eating disorder for 20 years. You don’t have to suffer that long. Your treatments for bulimia can start right now. As soon as you make that all important DECISION to change, you instantly begin to bring about that change in your...
The fact that I successfully overcame bulimia after 20 years is a testament, not only that effective treatments for bulimia exist, but also to my support system. My husband, friends and God have been my support system and my source of strength. They...
Treatments for bulimia frequently involve more than just stopping the obviously harmful or dysfunctional behaviors of compulsive overeating and purging. Just as the condition of bulimia is not just about food, recovery must involve more than...
If you have reached this page, you probably know that you need to find effective treatments for bulimia – in the throes of your eating disorder; you may be causing harm to your digestive system, your kidneys, and even your heart. As for what this...
Eating disorders involve such a complex web of cause and effect. First, something triggers a binge eating episode and then the guilt of the overeating causes the bulimic to purge their food. Both the internal and external environments of the...
Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny. (quote...
Successful treatments for bulimia involve much more than assisting an addict to regain healthy eating behaviors. Most people can’t understand why a seemingly normal person would ever needlessly overeat and then purge their food. For the bulimic,...
I lived with bulimia for 20 years, and now I'm finally recovered. In this article, I discuss the effects of bulimia on the menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy complications, and sex drive.
For people with bulimia, feelings of self hatred and guilt, of isolation and loneliness are emotions that are closely connected and have a complex interplay of cause and effect between them. Self hatred and guilt caused by hiding the addiction can...
The proper functioning of the kidneys is vital for removing blood impurities and making sure that our bodies’ organs get pure, oxygenated blood by helping to filter it. The kidneys are also responsible for regulating blood pressure, maintaining...
Most bulimic behavior stems from a poor body image and an obsession with food and its impact on the body. The very body that is so central to a bulimic’s consciousness is what shows signs of bulimia first. The skin, hair, muscles and bones...
Feelings of guilt and shame can be among the many side effects of bulimia. Because bulimia, unlike anorexia, is a hidden eating disorder the many emotions that are engendered by the binge-purge eating patterns stem from keeping this a secret from...
Let me begin by saying that depression and anxiety have a dual connection with bulimia, both as a cause and as a consequence. Depression can be one of the side effects of bulimia, and anxieties and a depressed mental state could cause bulimia...
As a person who lived with an eating disorder for two decades, I know that the side effects of bulimia can be very dangerous to your health. On the surface, you may appear completely healthy. And in truth, the side effects may not be evident in...
If you do a search online for bulimia tips, it is possible that you may end up at one of the Web sites that may actually trigger bulimic behavior. At worst, these sites actually offer tips for how to be bulimic instead of bulimia prevention. Not...