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How a Person Becomes Bulimic?
Generally, there is no easy answer why people
become bulimic. Reality is that every individual is unique
so are the reasons why they become bulimic and the paths they
have to take to overcome it. Bulimia is generally considered
to be a psychological and emotional disorder which sometimes
coexists with other psychiatric disorders such as depression
or obsessive compulsive disorder. Some studies show that it
is related to major affective disorder and therefore influenced
by heredity and chemical imbalances in the body of the individual.
The underlying reasons that most bulimic people give for their
eating disorder are however a complex mix of low self-esteem,
childhood conflict and cultural pressures. Making psychotherapy
and other avenues make it more effective for recovery.
Most families in which emotional, physical or
spiritual needs are not met in some way produces most bulimic
people. They are mostly the household where feelings are not
verbally expressed and communication skills are lacking. It
could also be that there is a history of alcoholism, depression,
drug abuse or eating disorders. Although food is a good drug,
children might unconsciously recognize that escape is the
most appropriate thing to do. Bulimic persons are often considered
ideal children going out of their way to be people pleasers
presenting an acceptable facade that seems to be outgoing,
confident and independent while anxious feelings bubble underneath.
Eventually, bulimic individuals are valued someone who does
not need nurturing, good at taking care of themselves and
grow up early. Their being bulimic is their way of expressing
what cannot be said directly in words.
Most bulimic persons are preoccupied with eating
and diet but that initial binge-purge stage might be triggered
by some specific events such as traumatic change in life.
Bulimia is especially dangerous and captivating since it is
falsely perceived as less dangerous than alcoholism or drug.
Food is always there to provide some "fix" likewise gives
life, heals, nurtures and means love. Food tends to outweigh
any immediate drawbacks as it provides safety, availability,
pleasure and companionship. Moreover, nothing gives a bulimic
away as the weight usually appears close to normal. Furthermore,
bulimic persons tend to be overly judgmental of themselves
as well as of others since they have difficulty expressing
emotions through language, fear criticism, avoid disagreements
and have low self-esteem. They find that their bulimic rituals
and thought protect them from the possible rejection, abandonment
or other potential pain. Bulimia had become their only companion
which apparently prevents them from experiencing deep love
form others surrounding their environment. Bulimia seems to
be their short-term solution for pain which in long term can
be devastating.
Bulimic persons are usually women and adolescent
girls although bulimia is also known to appear in the male
population. Often, bulimic women suffer from low self-esteem
and are quite ashamed of their bingeing and purging patterns
thus resulting to denial of the behavior. They often hide
the disease remarkably well and may go 10 to 15 years without
revealing of their problem. They deal with their guilt over
bingeing by exercising obsessively to burn off the calories
or take laxatives for days after eating. Many bulimic also
suffer from anorexia and will starve themselves between binges.
Also, they obsessively talk about food, frequently diet, compulsively
exercise and/or eat secretly. Bulimic persons typically do
not seek medical advice for bulimia itself.
It is difficult to help bulimic individuals
without their willingness to be helped. Yet the truth still
remains that it is very significant that you get help for
bulimic person. And if the bulimic is willing to help herself,
they should then seek the help of a doctor that they feel
comfortable with. Equally, it is important that they find
a support group and some long-term support to help them maintain
their efforts toward recovering from being bulimic.
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About the Author:
Michael Sanford
For more information on bulimia please check out http://www.eating-disorders-info.com/
Article Source: http://www.goarticles.com
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