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We Treat A Wide Range Of Disorders

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The educated staff of professionals at Veterans Trauma Resorts are trained to provide the highest level of care while creating a calm and comfortable environment. Our experience and evidence-based practices have proven to provide the appropriate assistance to our patients who struggle with trauma and other mental health issues. The option of medical-supervised programs is also available when necessary for the more severe cases that sometimes need extra attention. We are prepared and medically equipped to ensure the best care is administered.

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What is Bulimia Nervosa?

Bulimia Nervosa

 

Bulimia nervosa, commonly called bulimia, is a serious, potentially deadly eating disorder. People with bulimia may privately binge — eating large amounts of food with a loss of control over the eating — and then vomit, trying to get rid of the extra calories in a harmful way.

 
To get rid of calories and prevent weight gain, people with bulimia may use differing methods. For example, you may regularly self-induce purging or misuse laxatives, weight-loss supplements, diuretics or enemas after bingeing. Or you may use other ways to rid yourself of calories and prevent weight gain, such as fasting, strict dieting or unrestricted exercise.

 

If you have bulimia, you’re probably preoccupied with your weight and figure. You may judge yourself severely and harshly for your self-perceived flaws. Because it’s related to self-image — and not just about food — bulimia can be hard to overcome. But effective treatment can help you feel better about yourself, adopt healthier eating patterns and reverse serious complications.

DID YOU KNOW?

It's Rooted in Compulsive Behaviors

If you have bulimia, you may also exercise compulsively. Regular exercise is a normal part of a healthy lifestyle. But people with bulimia may take this to the extreme by exercising for several hours a day. This can lead to other health problems.

Bulimia May Be Genetic

Societal pressures and mental disorders such as depression are just two of the possible causes of bulimia. Some scientists believe that the disorder may be genetic. You may be more prone to developing bulimia if your parent has a related eating disorder.

People With Bulimia Often Have Normal Body Weights

Not everyone with bulimia is ultra-thin. Anorexia causes a large calorie deficit, leading to extreme weight loss. People with bulimia can experience episodes of anorexia, but they still tend to consume more calories overall through bingeing and purging. This explains why many people with bulimia still retain normal body weights.

Bulimia Can Have SERIOUS Health Complications

This eating disorder causes more than just unhealthy weight loss. Every system in your body is dependent on nutrition and healthy eating habits to function properly. Bulimia can cause anorexia, gastrointestinal issues, ulcers, kidney failure, etc…

15% of People Being Treated for Bulimia are Men

Men are often less likely to exhibit noticeable symptoms or seek appropriate treatments. This can put them at risk for health problems.

SYMPTOMS AND WARNING SIGNS

Bulimia signs and symptoms may include:

  • Being preoccupied with your body shape and weight
  • Living in fear of gaining weight
  • Repeated episodes of eating abnormally large amounts of food in one sitting
  • Feeling a loss of control during bingeing — like you can’t stop eating or can’t control what you eat
  • Forcing yourself to vomit or exercising too much to keep from gaining weight after bingeing
  • Using laxatives, diuretics or enemas after eating when they’re not needed
  • Fasting, restricting calories or avoiding certain foods between binges
  • Using dietary supplements or herbal products excessively for weight loss
  • The severity of bulimia is determined by the number of times a week that you purge, usually at least once a week for at least three months.

Red flags that family and friends may notice include:

 

 

  • Constantly worrying or complaining about being fat
  • Having a distorted, excessively negative body image
  • Repeatedly eating unusually large quantities of food in one sitting, especially foods the person would normally avoid
  • Strict dieting or fasting after binge eating
  • Not wanting to eat in public or in front of others
  • Going to the bathroom right after eating, during meals or for long periods of time
  • Exercising too much
  • Having sores, scars or calluses on the knuckles or hands
  • Having damaged teeth and gums
  • Changing weight
  • Swelling in the hands and feet
  • Facial and cheek swelling from enlarged glands

WHAT WE OFFER

Psychotherapy

Through the groundbreaking use of integrative evidence based therapies, we help develop coping strategies for Eating Disorder Triggers, process the root causes of Eating Disorders, and develop Mental Wellness Plans for lifelong recovery from Eating Disorders

Nutrional Groups

There is strong evidence that many of the symptoms of Eating Disorders affect the brain and influences mood changes, rigidity in thinking, anxiety and reduction in appetite. We offer nutritional courses to meet your needs and help you have a healthy relationship with food.

Physical Fitness

We offer many healthy activities to promote physical fitness in a balanced way. Whether it’s Yoga, Hitting the Gym, or going on a peaceful Meditative Walk, we encourage you to strengthen your body as well as your mind and spirit.

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