Is this normal? (Eating disorder question)?

Question

My sister had bulemia for several years and is trying to beat it. My mom has taken all of the snacks, cold cuts, peanut butter, etc, and put them in her room whenever the rest of the family is not using it because my sister asked for her to do this. She used to binge eat and then throw everything up. This just doesn't seem healthy to me because it seems like she is trying to avoid certain foods, which you certainly can't do your whole life!

She also won't eat meals with the family. She will make her own, which usually consists of some fruit, and a little bit of meat.

Do you think is an effective way of trying to beat bulemia?

Answer 1

No, this is not an effective method, because she is not learning to controll her binging when there will be food around her and in her access, and overly restricted is a sign her eating disorder may be transforming into another ED, anorexia. The only effective treatment for bulimia is going into to a treatment program or speaking to a one-on-one therapists (it works better when you get to see and actually talk to the person) and nutritionist. The treatment program is probably the best option success wise, however they can be VERY costly. Both inpatient (stay overnight) and out pateint (go only during the day time for meals, sleep at home) can cost literally thousands of dollars per DAY. Seeing a nutritionest who will establish a doable meal plan that won't cause her to starve herself so much that she binges along with a counsler who will help her deal with the temptation to binge and purge is a cost-efficient possible ticket to recover.

Answer 2

Eat only when hungry and not more than thrice a day. Nothing other than water in between. Include plenty of uncooked vegetables and fruits in each meal, preferably 50%. Chew each morsel at least 32 times to activate ur body to generate signals of hunger/fullness. Obey these signals.

Take light exercises and brisk walks regularly preferably twice a day.

U will achieve what u have not even dreamt and that too in a reasonable time. Do not be in a hurry.

Answer 3

Not at all, see a medical specialist asap. Some people are too fussy and don't want to eat or have self image problems which make them feel they are fat. She needs help and your support also. Eating junk food is not gping to help her beat this

Answer 4

symptoms of bulimia:
-eat mainly in private
-disappear after eating - often to the bathroom
-show great fluctuations in weight and may be of normal weight or be overweight
-feel out of control when eating
-eat enormous meals but not gain weight
-feel ashamed and depressed after gorging
-have swollen parotid glands. the parotid glands. located near ears, are one type of salivary glands
-experience irregular menstrual periods
-binge-eat then purge
-abuse alcohol or drugs
-become dependent on laxatives, diuretics, emetics or diet pills to lose weight. emetics such as syrup of ipecac induce vomiting
-develop dental problems caused by acid from vomiting. acids eat away at tooth enamel.
even if you refuse looking for help you wont get thew it alone - talk to your family, friends, doctor, school nurse or social worker.
the earlier treated the better chances for permanent recovery. treatment has to be combination of medical, psychological, nutritional and dental counseling.

Answer 5

she needs professional help, then you can live a normal life instead of dancing around her whims all the time. I know it is not her fault, but I also know how stressful and difficult it is for the rest of the family. It can be beaten - but only with professional, specialist help. I know, I did it.

Answer 6

If she is gradually eating more and more and not regurgitating it up then she's on her way to success. Beating bulimia is a step by step process.

Answer 7

no i think she should of got proper help by a doctor somebody that knows what they are doing never to late to get help now.