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Bulimia Definition "Bulimia Definition"


What is Bulimia Nervosa? - Bulimia is a disorder in which an individual engages in episodes of bingeing and purging. Learn about Bulimia Nervosa. This is a quick overview provided by the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. It includes symptoms as well as the mental health DSM IV definition. A good place to start.

What are the Three Types of Bulimia? - This description of Bulimia is easy to read yet provides a little more in depth about the disorder. Learn about the three types of Bulimia Nervosa and find out about some treatment options. Written by a British mental health professional.

Teen Bulimia: Do I Have It? - Easy to understand Q&A provided by Mike Hardcastle, Teen Advice Guide for About.com. Includes definitions and leads to other resources.

How Do I Tell If I Am Bulimic? - The Eating Attitudes Test is widely used by clinicians to screen for Bulimia. Just taking this online test gives some ideas on what clinicians look at when determining if a person may have Bulimia Nervosa.

Bulimia and the Famous "Bulimia and the Famous"


Diana, Princess of Wales - When she married, Princess Diana was normal weight. By 1987, she was emaciated. She helped women worldwide face their own eating disorders when she publicly discussed her own. At the time of her tragic death in an auto accident in 1997, she seemed to be in recovery.

Jane Fonda - Several years ago, actress Jane Fonda revealed she had been a secret bulimic from age 12 until her recovery at 35. She told of bingeing and purging up to 20 times a day.

Joan Rivers - Joan Rivers, commedienne, author, entrepreneur and mother developed "acute onset" bulimia after the tragic suicide of her husband, Edgar Rosenberg.

Elton John - Elton was married in 1984 to Renate Blauel who was a sound engineer. They divorced 4 years later and he entered rehabilitation for drugs, alcohol and bulimia. He afterward decided to not fight his emotions and took a male lover

Caring OnLine Celeb Listing - A comprehensive list of celebrities with eating disorders and links to articles and their personal story websites.

Eating Disorders "Eating Disorders"


Facts About Eating Disorders - A great overview of eating disorders from the National Institute of Mental Health. This is one of the most reliable sources available. It includes an overview of research findings.

Diabetes and Eating Disorders - According to Leonard Holmes, PhD., Mental Health Resources expert, researchers have discovered a link between Eating Disorders and Diabetes. These sites investigate this link, and include treatment suggestions for both problems.

Body Image and Eating Disorders - According to this National Women's Health Information site, over five million American men and women of all ages, race and income levels have eating disorders. The article provides an overview and ways that people with eating disorders can get help.

National Eating Disorders Association - The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest non-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues.

Bulimia Treatment "Bulimia Treatment"


Treatment Strategies - Shelley Wu, About Psychology Guide, describes the focus of treatment for Bulimia Nervosa. Her articles help us understand why treatment for this disorder is not easy.

About Bulimia Treatment - WebMD provides an objective overview of what to think about when considering treatment for Bulimia Nervosa. A good article to read as it is not linked to a treatment center.

Information and Referral Hot Line - Staff and volunteers of the National Eating Disorders Association will help answer your questions, lend a supportive ear and provide referrals.

For A Listing of Support and Treatment Programs - To receive a list of doctors, nutritionists, counselors, and inpatient and/or outpatient facilities in your area, consider working through the National Eating Disorders Association.

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