CURE YOUR BINGE-EATING

BULIMIA DISORDER (BINGE-EATING)

·         Bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, is a psychological ‘binge-eating’ disorder prevalent both in men and women.
·         Sufferers quickly consume huge quantities of food, usually high in calories, till they feel they are bursting, mostly when they are alone in response to boredom, loneliness and depression.
·         They develop an irresistible urge, with a short-lived sense of relief after eating, but end up feeling guilty and intensely ashamed, which makes them usually keep it secret.
·         They generally look perfectly normal and may not be overweight.
·         After bingeing, the person induces vomiting or uses enemas and laxatives to eliminate the excessive calories, for which they may even unnecessarily exercise excessively to control their weight.
·         Bulimics can develop many complications as a result of vomiting such as dehydration, abnormal heart rhythms, erosion of tooth enamel and multiple cavities due to exposure to stomach acids.
·         Most have intense concerns about their appearance and weight.
·         Many have low self-esteem, an intense dissatisfaction with their bodies and a fear of becoming obese, causing depression.
·         These disorders mainly occur in youngsters, especially those exposed to the westernized influences of lifestyles and beauty ideals promoted by cinema, fashion gurus and the mass media.
·         The shame and denial attached to these disorders often make treatment difficult as the sufferer seeks help only when things get really out of hand or when they develop medical complications.
·         Anti-depressant medication may help in some cases but cannot become the mainstay of treatment.
·         Psychotherapy, focused on self-esteem and body image, is the most important part of treatment.
·         Hypnotherapy, combined with self-hypnosis, often helps resolve these issues quicker than just talk-therapy.
·         People with this disorder should not diet, skip meals or label certain foods as ‘forbidden’ since these restrictions often trigger binge-eating attacks.

·         They need to re-learn how to eat in a relaxed, natural and balanced way.