by Carrie Hunnicutt | Sep 18, 2020 | Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa affects every type of person, regardless of their age, ethnicity, gender, or any other demographic factor. However, it does tend to begin during adolescence. Because of this, and the dangerous health effects the disorder can have, parents should be...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jun 5, 2020 | Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is shockingly common, although its widespread presence might not be as well-known as it should be. About 4.7 million women and girls and 1.5 million men and boys live bulimia nervosa, meaning that about 1.5 percent of the female population and 0.5...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Jan 2, 2020 | Bulimia, Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is a serious and pervasive disorder that rarely resolves on its own. When left untreated, bulimia nervosa can lead to grave consequences. For this reason, it is essential for anyone who has symptoms of this disorder to be evaluated and treated properly...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Nov 18, 2019 | Bulimia, Bulimia Nervosa, Eating Disorder Treatment Programs
Although most common in teens and adults, bulimia nervosa can also affect kids of all ages. Thankfully, through treatment, kids can make a full recovery from this disorder and move on with their lives unburdened by disordered thoughts and behaviors. But to do so...
by Carrie Hunnicutt | Oct 31, 2019 | Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa is a potentially life-threatening disorder that is characterized by eating an abnormally large amount of food in a relatively short time span. It is then followed by purging that could include vomiting, the excessive use of laxatives, or extreme...
