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Bulimia Nervosa Treatment
Bulimia Nervosa Treatment in Seattle
If you or someone you love is living with Bulimia, Sunrise Nutrition is here for you. We offer a supportive, non-judgemental community with individualized care plans that focus more on treating Bulimia-induced behaviors while addressing your mind, body, and soul.
What is Bulimia?
Bulimia Nervosa or Bulimia is a type of eating disorder characterized by consuming unusual amounts of food in a short time (binge eating) and getting rid of the food (purging), commonly done to avoid weight gain or being in a larger body. According to research, approximately 1.5% of the U.S. female population and 0.5% of the U.S. male population has dealt with Bulimia at least once in their lifetimes. Unfortunately, there is no credible research available for non-binary or gender fluid communities to reference.
Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa
There are a number of signs and symptoms that may indicate you, or a loved one is facing Bulimia Nervosa, including but not limited to the following:
Recurrent episodes of binge eating.
Purging behaviors include vomiting or misuse of laxatives or diuretics, or extreme exercise.
Eating in secret or going to the bathroom directly after meals.
Dental issues from vomiting.
Excessive concern about gaining weight or being in a larger body.
Feeling out of control around food.
Exercising excessively to burn calories or food recently consumed.your anxiety, boredom, or intense emotions - it simply acts as a temporary distraction.
What You Can Expect From Bulimia Nervosa Treatment in Seattle
At Sunrise Nutrition, we understand the unique challenges of people that are going through Bulimia Nervosa. No matter your situation or stage of life, our experienced team of clinicians is dedicated to providing you with the knowledge, resources, and support you need to rediscover a compassionate, stable relationship with eating.
Our first priority during Bulimia treatment is helping the client establish medical stability in regard to one’s restriction, binging, and purging behaviors. This is typically done through harm reduction practices and working together with the client’s primary care doctor. Once we find medical stability, we will begin to unpack your thoughts, triggers, and emotions that result in restricting your food intake. From there, we work to form consistent eating patterns that nourish both the body and mind and reduce your symptoms of Bulimia. Above all, our clinician's main focus is to destigmatize this disorder, reassuring all our patients that Bulimia does not control or define them. You are experiencing this disorder because of psychological, lifestyle, and socio-economic challenges that are out of your control.
Whether you are living with Bulimia or supporting someone struggling with Bulimia, know that there are treatment options and support groups available at Sunrise Nutrition. Our Seattle clinicians have extensive experience with Bulimia treatment and know how to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
Professional Help For Bulimia in Seattle
During your time working with one of our therapists or nutritionists, you’ll treatment will look like the following:
Decrease and mitigate the harmful effects of binge/purge behaviors.
Decrease shame and stigma surrounding binge eating or purging behaviors.
Understand what triggers your binge eating as well as purging behaviors.
Work through the shame cycle that often accompanies binging or purging.
Work to minimize the physical effects of purging, such as vomiting.
Learn about proper nutrition by unlearning diet culture and learning new ways of relating to food.
Find stability and consistency in eating.
Practice self-love and compassion when working through this disorder's triggers and symptoms.
Uncover, identify, and explore beliefs and feelings towards eating, diet culture, and disordered behaviors.
Work to develop confidence when making food decisions so you can develop an eating plan that prioritizes nourishment.
We’ll work together to put you on the path to recovery and stability.
Why Choose Sunrise Nutrition For Bulimia Treatment in Seattle
Sunrise Nutrition stands out from other eating disorder treatment centers in Seattle for the following reasons.
Client-Focused Team
Sunrise Nutrition is made up of a supportive, client-focused team that is passionate about helping men and women overcome eating disorders like Bulimia. It includes experienced, compassionate nutritionists, dieticians, therapists, and client care coordinators.
Variety of Services
In addition to Bulimia treatment, we offer individualized care plans for Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, intuitive eating, and other conditions in the form of nutrition counseling and therapy services.
Inclusive Community
Our team provides specialized eating disorder care for the BIPOC and LQBTQ + communities. We are proud to provide anyone looking for support with the high-quality treatment they deserve.
Start Bulimia Nervosa Treatment in Seattle, WA
If you’re ready to schedule Bulimia treatment in Seattle, you can’t go wrong with Sunrise Nutrition. Here’s what our simple, straightforward scheduling process entails.
Complete our Get Started form here.
Our support staff will reach out to you within 24 hours via email.
You will receive a scheduling link of the clinician that best fits your needs.
You can schedule your first therapy or counseling session through your received scheduling link.
Our support staff will follow up with a billing quote and any necessary paperwork.
You will then have a 90-minute onboarding session with your clinician, where they will suggest a comprehensive care plan.
Ready to start your journey?
Bulimia Treatment Faqs
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Those with Anorexia attempt to severely limit or reduce the amount of food or calories consumed. People with Bulimia, however, often eat an excessive amount of food in a short time and then engage in purgatory behaviors to eliminate the calorie intake.
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The purging type of Bulimia involves self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas. While the non-purging type is less common, it involves fasting, excessive exercise, or other potentially harmful behaviors. However, you also do not necessarily have to engage in purging or compensatory behaviors to be struggling with Bulimia Nervosa. Eating disorders manifest in each individual differently; not one case is ever alike.
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Bulimia can prevent someone from receiving the proper nutrients they need, putting them at risk of serious health issues. Some of the most common complications that result from this condition include tooth decay and cavities, throat and stomach ulcers, stomach and intestine damage, abnormal heart rhythm, known as arrhythmia and other cardiac complications.
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Yes, we provide in-person and online HIPAA-complaint sessions for Bulimia treatment in Washington State. Please note that online sessions require an electronic device with internet access.