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For most people, therapy is  a major component of bulimia recovery. Often, due to the shame surrounding  eating disorders or other personal reasons,  people keep their condition a secret. If you have been hidiit  can be extremely therapeutic just to open  up and talk to someone about what you have been going  through. Though this person can be a friend or family member,  talking to a therapist or counselor should always be  part of bulimia treatment. Beyond simply serving as someone to open  up to, a counselor can help  you develop coping methods to handle  your bulimia triggers without acting on them.  

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CB T can be performed in either individual or group sessions, so you can participate in CBT treatment in whatever way you feel most comfortable.

i s often a better option for people who have a long-standing case of bulimia nervosa. Given the nature of the disease and the tendency to hide it, people  can st ruggle with bulimia for decades before seeking treatment. In these cases, inpatient care may be the best option because it significantly reduces the risk of exposure to one's bulimia triggers

cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).  CBT aims to teach patients new skills that shift their ideas about eating and body image, effectively targeting the mental and behavioral aspects of bulimia nervosa

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ANTIDEPRESSANTS MAY HELP  REDUCE THE SYMPTOMS OF BULIMIA WHEN USED  ALONG WITH PSYCHOTHERAPY.  THE ONLY ANTIDEPRESSANT SPECIFICALLY APPROVED  BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO TREAT  BULIMIA IS FLUOXETINE (PROZAC),  A TYPE OF SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SSRI),  WHICH MAY HELP EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT DEPRESSED. 

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Dietitians can design an eating plan to help  you achieve healthy eating habits to avoid  hunger and cravings and to provide good nutrition. Eating regularly and not restricting  your food intake is important in overcoming bulimia. 

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HOSPITALISATION BULIMIA CAN USUALLY BE TREATED  OUTSIDE OF THE HOSPITAL. BUT IF SYMPTOMS ARE SEVERE,  WITH SERIOUS HEALTH COMPLICATIONS,  YOU MAY NEED TREATMENT IN A HOSPITAL. SOME EATING DISORDER PROGRAMS MAY OFFER  DAY TREATMENT RATHER THAN INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION. 

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Although most people with bulimia do recover , some find that symptoms don't go away entirely. Periods of bingeing and purging may come and go  through the years, depending  on your life circumstances,  such as recurrence during times of high stress. 

Treatment For Bulimia

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