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Bulimia Nervosa
Home treatment is very important for people who have bulimia. You will set individual goals along with your doctor, nutritionist, and professional counselor. Some of these goals may include:
- Practicing emotional self-care. Don't blame yourself for your condition. Pace yourself, and try to spend time with other people who care about you.
- Taking one day at a time. Remember that your goal is to feel better with each passing day.
Family members will also need to support the person's goals for healing. Learning about the disorder will be helpful for the entire family.
- Avoid guilt and self-blame. Do not look for the reason for the disorder. Work toward changing things for the better.
- Show support of a loved one who has bulimia. Offer support if the person gets discouraged about how long treatment is taking. Listen to his or her feelings.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 22, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine W. Stewart Agras, MD - Psychiatry | |
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