Sunday, December 20, 2009

The Bulimia Eating Disorder Nervosa

Weight and body size issues are common coffee table conversations nowadays. We have no problems commenting about another person s weigh gain or loss, and feel free to comment about how this change has affected the way they look, the way they dress and what not. But what we do not realize is that our comments.

No matter how innocently stated, could cause negative reaction in those who are on the listening end of those comments. You may speak to a friend of another friend who has put on weight. But due to the importance given on being thin in today's society, you may be invariably inviting your listening friend to become a person with an eating disorder in the future.

Bulimia eating disorder nervosa is probably the most complex eating disorder recognized as of today. The bulimia eating disorder is hard to identify as, unlike with anorexia nervosa, weight loss is not rapid and warning signs are harder to catch. After all it is easier to notice that someone does not eat, rather than binge eats and then throws up isn t it? And that is what those suffering from the bulimia eating disorder nervosa do.

Most commonly, people suffering from bulimia will eat large quantities of food and later use laxatives or try throwing up in order to get rid of the food they ate. There are also cases of the bulimia eating disorder where person s suffering from the disease end up exercising excessively to get rid of the extra calorie intake.

Eating disorders don't resolve by itself. The most important thing about a bulimia eating disorder treatment plan is to keep the person on track with a program and not allow him/her to relapse.

Any eating disorder affects not only that person but their families and friends as well. It is because of this reason that knowledge on the topic and knowing what to do next is important for all involved. Usually people suffering with bulimia eating disorder will be referred to a dietician as well as a psychological counselor to follow through the progress.