Bipolar Disorder and Bulimia Nervosa as Co-occurring Disorders
Studies have shown that 14 percent of individuals with bipolar disorder also have a co-occurring eating disorder such as bulimia nervosa,…
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Complications and Causes of Bulimia Nervosa
Causes of Bulimia Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that affects 0.5% of males and 1.5% of females in the United…
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Five Telltale Signs of Bulimia Nervosa
Many individuals struggling with bulimia nervosa hide behind their symptoms and will do everything in their power to mask their disorder….
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Impulsivity and Bulimia Nervosa
Define Compulsive Eating Disorder Eating disorders, including bulimia nervosa, are often described as both compulsive and impulsive. Compulsivity refers to repeatedly…
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Emotions, Starvation, and Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder that is characterized by a cycle of binging and compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting…
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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Inclusivity in the Eating Disorder World The term “inclusivity” refers to the practice or policy of including people who would otherwise…
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Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Understanding Eating Disorders, One Disorder at a Time
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week sponsored by NEDA is a week to spread awareness and education about eating disorders, including how…
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Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Life after Eating Disorder Treatment
The last week of February is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which is sponsored by NEDA and is promoted throughout the…
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The Dangers of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is a predetermined period where an individual purposely doesn’t eat food. From a 12-hour fast to alternate day fasting,…
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Four Common Misconceptions About Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binging episodes followed by compensatory purging behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, diuretic and…
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