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What do I do if my roommate is bulimic?
If you are concerned that your roommate may be struggling with bulimia, it is important to approach them gently about your concerns. Because eating disorders are often kept in secret, your voice of concern can help be an intervention or may lead your roommate to get the appropriate help they need.
Can doctors tell if your bulimic?
Your doctor will use a variety of tests to diagnose bulimia. First, they will conduct a physical examination. They may also order blood or urine tests. And a psychological evaluation will help determine your relationship with food and body image.
Is your partner hiding their bulimia from you?
It’s important to understand that although your partner may have been hiding their bulimia from you, it is not an indication that they love you less or that they do not trust the relationship.
What are the pros and cons of bulimia?
1. Bulimia is not a choice but recovery is. 2. Someone can not simply “stop” being bulimic. 3. Weight does not indicate the severity of an eating disorder – (this is especially true for bulimia) 4. Bulimia kills. ( bulimia death) 5. Recovery is a gradual process that will be full of ups and downs but people can and do fully recover from bulimia.
Can bulimia be stopped?
Bulimia suffers may also wish to see a therapist or even take bulimia medication. It’s all about finding what works best for them but sometimes all of those options can be a lot to process alone. 1. Bulimia is not a choice but recovery is. 2. Someone can not simply “stop” being bulimic.
When to seek medical treatment for your spouse with bulimia?
If your spouse is experiencing any of the following signs, you may need to encourage them to seek medical treatment immediately: For many cases of bulimia, the course of treatment will usually begin with stabilizing the patient’s health, followed by a structured treatment program.