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    Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors like induced vomiting or laxative abuse. It most commonly affects young women in their late teens to early 20s. People with bulimia nervosa have a fear of gaining weight and episodes of binge eating are accompanied by feelings of lack of control and overwhelming guilt. The disorder can negatively impact cognitive and emotional functioning as well as social, occupational, and leisure activities. Treatment focuses on showing empathy, education, and working with the client to establish healthy eating patterns and routines. Community resources like support groups, hotlines, and counseling can also provide help.

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    Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors like induced vomiting or laxative abuse. It most commonly affects young women in their late teens to early 20s. People with bulimia nervosa have a fear of gaining weight and episodes of binge eating are accompanied by feelings of lack of control and overwhelming guilt. The disorder can negatively impact cognitive and emotional functioning as well as social, occupational, and leisure activities. Treatment focuses on showing empathy, education, and working with the client to establish healthy eating patterns and routines. Community resources like support groups, hotlines, and counseling can also provide help.

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    Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors like induced vomiting or laxative abuse. It most commonly affects young women in their late teens to early 20s. People with bulimia nervosa have a fear of gaining weight and episodes of binge eating are accompanied by feelings of lack of control and overwhelming guilt. The disorder can negatively impact cognitive and emotional functioning as well as social, occupational, and leisure activities. Treatment focuses on showing empathy, education, and working with the client to establish healthy eating patterns and routines. Community resources like support groups, hotlines, and counseling can also provide help.

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    BULIMIA

    NERVOSA
    WHAT IS BULIMIA
    • People with this disorder have a fear of fatness
    • Episodes of binge eating followed by an abuse of
    laxatives/diuretics, induced vomiting
    • Can be life threatening
    • People usually have a normal weight
    PREVALENCE
    • Young woman
    Starts late teens to early 20s
    OBSERVABLE SIGNS/ SYMPTOMS
    • Frequent bathroom visits • Muscle weakness
    • Excessive exercising • Bloodshot eyes
    • Low self esteem • Scars scrapes or calluses on knuckles
    • Withdrawing socially from
    friends/family
    • Swollen cheeks or jawline
    • Fainting
    DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA
    • Binge eating episode taking place during a discrete period
    • Amount of food must be clearly larger than what someone would
    usually eat in that time or context
    • Feeling of not having self control overwhelming guilt
    • Eating rapidly
    • Eating alone
    IMPACT ON PERFORMANCE
    SKILLS/PATTERNS
    • Cognitive function • Mealtime routines
    • Emotional regulation • Self care routines
    • Social functioning
    • Work or school
    • Physical activity
    • Time management • Caregiving roles
    IMPACT ON OCCUPATIONAL
    ENGAGEMENT
    • Maladaptive eating skills
    • Impaired meal preparation skills
    • Impaired independent living skills and role functioning
    • Impaired social
    • Leisure occupations
    IMPACT ON SOCIAL LIFE
    • Avoiding social situations
    • Social isolation
    THERAPEUTIC USE OF SELF
    • Showing empathy and non-judgment
    • Active listening
    • Establishing trust
    • Educating client on disorder
    • Working together with the client
    COMMUNITY RESOURCES
    • Support groups
    • Hotlines
    • Local hospitals
    • Mental health clinics
    • Counseling

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