How to Stop Being Bulimic

Bulimia nervosa is a life threatening eating disorder. Those who are bulimic commonly over exercise as well as participate in self induced vomiting. Bulimia is an obsession with one's outer appearance and weight. Bulimia wears away the body very quickly so it's important to get help as soon as possible. Realize you are not alone. You and a whole team will fight together to heal you and your life.

Things You'll Need

• Counselor Dietitian Personal trainer Support group

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Instructions

• 1

  Come to terms and admit you have problem. To quit being bulimic and move on to living a more normal and healthy life, you must first realize that you have a problem. You need to realize that being bulimic can ultimately end your life. Make a decision to change your life style with the help of yourself and others. Don't make excuses for yourself about the reasons you are bulimic. There is no good excuse to harm yourself.

• 2

  Attend meetings with a counselor. It is important to be able to talk through the core of your problem with a professional who understands. The support from those who care for you is important but it's best to also be able to talk to someone who doesn't know you and won't judge you. Make sure to choose a counselor that specializes in eating disorders. Your counselor will be your main support in helping you to move forward in taking the next proactive steps.

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  See a dietitian. Food is a bulimic's enemy. It is so important to regain a healthy relationship with food. See a dietitian who specializes in eating disorders. This is very essential to ensure your physical safety as well as your mental state. Most likely your counselor will work with your dietitian to help you as a team.

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  Exercise regularly. A personal trainer is highly recommended if possible. Most bulimics have a problem with over exercising. It's important to work out at an appropriate level to regain strength throughout your body rather than just losing calories. This is where a personal trainer can greatly help in regulating the specific exercises you do and for how long.

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  Submerge yourself within a support group. Bulimic support groups are great to attend so that you can talk with others who have the same problem. This will help you to feel secure and understand that you are not alone in your battle. Allow your family and friends to support you as well. Be honest with them about how you feel and don't fight them when they ask how you are. It's better to talk about your feelings rather than living in shame and secrecy.

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  Designate yourself a keeper. A keeper is someone you trust who can monitor your eating habits. A close family member or friend that is with you often and knows you well will work best. You need to feel comfortable with this person and allow them to be involved with your treatment. Make sure you sit down and set boundaries so that fights won't occur. Your keeper needs to be able to ask you questions about your eating habits without a confrontational tone.