tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183983532011-12-11T05:46:07.351-08:00Designed to help you, or someone you love, break free from Bulimia Nervosa and offer bulimia treatment advice.Vathani Navasothyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04043636103945929405noreply@blogger.comBlogger521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18398353.post-86375846288662398432011-12-11T05:31:00.000-08:002011-12-11T05:46:07.367-08:00

Stress Eating, anxiously embracing Christmas and New Year festivities panics already?If your bulimia recovery is already looking vulnerable, yet you have 14 more days to go for X mas......Then DO join me for a One hour strategy, tips and solution packed Webinar Tomorrow -Monay 12th at 8pm GMT/ 3pm EST / 12pm PST.. All about Festive Coping when you have an eating disorder!Click this link below and

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If you are contemplating Self Help for your Bulimia Recovery and Bulimia Traetment plan..then you wont want to miss this free 60minutes Virtual Tour.Date: Monday 28th MarchTime : 8pm GMT / 3pm EST / 12pm PSTDuration:60 MinutesFormat: Webinar with slides (requires your PC/Lap top/Internet accessRegister by clicking here Do check this out !With warm wishesVathani

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Just a quick reminder about the Free one hour questions and answers, Bulimia Teleseminar recovery and treatment help..based on YOUR bulimia concerns , questions, struggles & dilemma .Date: Thursday 24th February 2011Time: 8pm GMT / 3pm EST / 12pm PSTDuration: 60 MinutesCall Registration: http://myoptinpage2.com/?pid=6324380Call recordings will be available to those who register..along with MP3

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Millions of people are suffering from Bulimia Nervosa world over!World of a bulimic or a binge eater could be alarming, littered with depression, dejection and despair. Most sufferers with their damaged body image and low self-esteem, have a seriously unhealthy relationship with food and their mental attitude. You don't have to be part of this statistic !What horrifies me is the sheer number of

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To all our Bulimia Fighters everywhere!Did you know 13% of our year 2011 has already gone! .. leaving us with the remaining 87% to focus on your bulimia recovery and path of lapse free life. If this shocks you, or makes you skeptical about your bulimia recovery with the same old patterns that repeats it's self every year that goes by ....perhaps it IS time to do something different to break this

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As many of us world over celebrate the fun , festivities and fest of romance on this day of St Valentine’s day – there is a group of people who can barely accept who they are , what they look like in the mirror or what they have come to do! They are abundant with eating disorders like Bulimia, anorexia, binge eating behaviours, with the good dose of toxic self loathing, self hatred, and self

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Greetings Bulimia Busters!Our next Beat Bulimia one day Workshop in London, is here this weekend! Saturday 22nd January . 9.30am - 5.30pm in London near Goodge Street!Due to the small , intimate and friendly nature of this therapeutic workshop, spaces are purposfully kept limited.. You are wonderding: "How this one day investment is going to help me?" Well click this short video link below and

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Happy New Year Bulimia busters!Wow! we are 11 days in to our brand new year! Here's hoping it is bulimia free for you so far?Some of you may have already made a cracking start on your bulimia recovery and pursuing your quest to nail your binging and purging once and for all. If you are one of them, great decision .. Keep Going!.. Take each day as a brand new challenge and conquer it. Never be

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Hello Bulimia Beaters !Today marks the Summer solstic, which simply indicates the earth in it's closest axis to the Sun ; giving us the mid point of the year..where the sun is at it's stongest depending on which hemisphere you are.What's the relevance to you, if you are trying to recovering from Bulimia ?Symbolically, this could be the mid point of your summer ..or even mid point of recovery ..a

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Hello Bulimia Beaters!Here's an inspirational poem By Raymond Holliwell, for you to print out and read everyday!YOU CAN!If you think you are beaten, you are.If you think you dare not, you won't!If you'd like to win but think you can't, it's almost a cinch you wont!If you think you'll lose, you've lost, for out in the worldwe find success begins with ther person's will.It's all in the state of

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Good Day to you all Bulimia Recovers!Today marks the start of the International Eating Disorder Awareness Week!To kick this off, we at BulimiaHope have lined up a free 60minute, informative and helpful Question and Answer Teleseminar for you TODAY !Yes that's today Monday 22nd of February at 7pm GMT if you are in UK, 2pm EST , 12pm PST, and 6am EDT if you are in these time bands.Don't miss your

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Hi Everyone !The International Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2010 is almost upon us !So we here at BulimiaHope have decided to host TWO opportunities for you to seek that help easily , effortlessly and at no cost to you at all.This offer wont be repeated, so if you are sitting on the fence about your bulimia recovery..time to act is NOW !!!!Option 1:Join our Question and Answer Teleseminar on

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Hi Bulimia Beaters !Hope your bulimia recovery has stepped on to the right path , with right focus and right energy this 2010?Even after 22 days under our belts this brand New Year ...I hope your recovery is taking shape smoothly, and every day you are gathering more momentum and hope.If you are like many dieters and weight watchers having a shaky start to beating your bulimia....then you are

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Autunm Equinox is here..and it's almost time to pack away the summer clothes!For many of you Bulimia sufferers, that must come as a relief!Perhaps not, if you are already anxious about the festive season that's just around the corner, knowing fully well the presence of food, numerous party invites, and the pressure to look good is immense!Perhaps it's the indulgent summer holiday you have just

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People suffering from bulimia may suffer even more with long-term effects. Obsession on physical image, weight and self-esteem issues are some of the components that make up bulimia. If not recognized or treated immediately, it could lead to even more dangerous effects like physical and psychological damages or even death. Why do you think most sufferers seek out a counselor instead of a doctor

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Two of the most accepted treatments for bulimia nervosa include pharmacological treatments (the use of powerful drugs to curb the bulimic tendencies) and psychotherapeutic treatments (psychological evaluation, re-education and cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT.) But it is important to remember that different people are affected differently by this medical condition. There are many individual

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Many bulimia sufferers do not understand the dangers in bulimia and the consequences of binging and purging. They think it is something they can do which has no detrimental consequences to their body. It is not until after a while they start noticing that they are harming their body. Swollen glands are a major concern because it makes the bulimics face look fat and therefore is having the

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Bulimia sufferers tend to notice that they get swollen glands after a binge and purge episode but don't really understand what it is happening and why they get it. Often they panic and think they are getting fatter when they see a chubby face in the mirror and will purge some more to try and reduce the puffiness. This obviously is not a solution as it only aggravates the situation and can

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The best approach in the treatment of bulimia is actually a balanced combination of all the treatments that will match closely a particular patient’s profile and circumstances. In this multidisciplinary approach, the patient’s doctor, psychiatrist, and dietitian are involved. In some cases where complications from the eating disorder have arisen, a surgeon or endocrinologist may have to render

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Hi there!Hope your bulimia recovery is coming along well and this blog finds you looking forward to the warmer days ..rather than shying away from the summer?If you are looking for Bulimia treatment in London (UK), but feel anxious about your limited time available on individual therapy..then perhaps one day interactive workshop may be your answer!The next date for BEAT BULIMIA workshop is : 29th

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Here is a wonderful poem by an unknown author, which I simply love!It 's as if though it was written just for you..bulimia sufferer reading this blog post!1I walk down the streetThere is a deep hole in the sidewalkI fall inI am lost..i am helplessIt isn’t my faultIt takes forever to find a way out2I walk down the same streetThere is a deep hole in the sidewalkI pretend I don’t see itI fall in

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Bulimia Success, Happiness, Freedom, High Self-Worth?How much do you do really want it?Life can be a dream come true...it can also be a bit of a mindfield..or even a nightmare!Are you fed-up with:Suffering with bulimia long enough, and want your life back?Your secret bulimic addiction rulling your every thought?Your bulimia hurting the people you love the most?The bingeing and purging

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EATING DISORDER AWARENESS WEEK 2009“5 opportunities to feel better!”In aid of the Eating Disorder Awareness Week 22nd -28th of February 2009, two free teleseminars are being offered by Vathani Navasothy – Self-help author and a Counsellor specialising in Eating Disorder, who offers counselling, international Teleseminars, workshops, and group therapy. Vathani is an established counsellor/ED

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Hello there!I wanted to share a YouTube video that I made recently ..on effects of bulimia ..covering physical damages & symptoms to not only you should look out for..but to treat, if you are suffering from them!If you would like a full list of all the dangers of bulimia ...then please e-mail me directly at : vathani@bulimiahope.comHere's the video:Please feel free to leave a comment here , or

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Hi there!Thanks Giving is over, but Christmas and New Year celebrations are still just around the corner..with much dreaded party season!For some of you..surrounded by triggers, this is the time when you feel most vulnerable and insecure, with your hidden bulimic tendencies runnning riot!!Perhaps you are unsure about embarking on a long journey of bulimia recovery? Perhaps you are hoping for a

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To Diet Or Not To Diet!Ok it has been a while since Mark or I (Vathani Navasothy) wrote something here!Research shows most of you suffering from Bulimia, find the autumn months of October.. leading in to the winter right through to few months in to the New Year, the hardest part of the whole year..You may be already wondering about jumping straight in the ocean of yet another diet..I thought NOW

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BULIMIA AND SELF-ESTEEMSelf-esteem can not be put in a backpack or purse and be carried with us. It is a sense of worth that we have about ourselves. It is present in our minds and souls and can serve us well if it is healthy or cause significant pain if it needs maintenance or repair.Self-esteem is created through hard work and effort. It is a function of dedication, motivation and education.

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WHY BULIMIA IS A STRUGGLEBULIMIA AND BODY IMAGEDo you want to make changes to your body?Do you want to make changes to your eating habits to insure you are getting the proper nutrition?Do you need to exercise more?Almost everyone will answer yes to these questions. People who suffer with bulimia are no different than most other people in possessing a desire to improve themselves.The problem is

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LIFE, STRESS and BULIMIA - HOW DO YOU COPE?Life's little ups and downs can be testing for the toughest amongst us!Stress is not all bad. It prepares your mind and body for what ever it is you are about to encounter. Adrenalin produced in the right amounts can help you perform better in an interview, exam, public speaking, being creative, finishing a project or dealing with a difficult person.It

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CAN’T AFFORD BULIMIA TREATMENT IN THE BAHAMA’S?Clear blue skies, warm turquoise sea and white sandy beaches… A luxurious trip to the Bahamas may be the answer for the rich and famous that suffers from bulimia – like in the case of Lindsey Lohan! But what about the rest of us, where do we go for bulimia treatment?Skipping through glossy magazines; many of us sit back with a heavy sigh, and a hint

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BULIMIA AND EXERCISE: YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE – TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING?Have you ever wondered why your “highly charged” initial determination… to join a gym and start pounding away on a treadmill, spinning on a bike or exerting yourself on a rowing machine, soon plummets to sub zero levels?As the Lactic Acid builds up in your worked muscles, so do the mounting excuses as to “why you cannot make

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Beat Bulimia Nervosa - 5 Steps To Setting Realistic GoalsHow many times have you made the same old promises tofree yourself from bulimia?Has another year passed by and are you still binging andpurging?Do not despair! We will show you how to set realistic andachievable goals.Lets say, “stop vomiting” is your New Year's resolution.However, if this is how you describe your goal then you willfind it

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Bulimia Slip-UpsIf you are like many bulimia sufferers, you will have tried to kick the bulimia habit a number of times. What normally happens is all will go well for a short period of time and then we will have a slip-up!Remembering your last slip-up, which group of thought patterns accompanied your experience? Check all that apply!Negative Thoughts- Oh well, that's it. I may as well give up for

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HOW ASSERTIVE ARE YOU? continuedQ: See how often the following attitudes feature in your life.Score: 1 = always; 2 = most of the time; 3 = occasionally; 4 = never1. I find it difficult to refuse requests that I should turn down.2. I loose my temper in stressful situations.3. I find it difficult to express my true feelings.4. I am intimidated by loud, unpleasant people.5. I am confident in new

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How Assertive are You ContinuedSo what is assertiveness? It is handling yourself and yourbehavior so that you manage situations and deal with peoplein a confident and self assured way. Working to reach a satisfactoryconclusion for everyone concerned; by listening to their viewand honestly and clearly expressing your own views and feelingsso that they are heard by the other people, withoutbeing

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How Assertive are You?Assertiveness is a key skill to develop in the fight againstbulimia. Having this skill will keep you on track when facedwith a difficult situation.When you behave passively or submissively, you don’t stand upfor yourself, or say what you think, or ask for what you reallywant, need or wish for. This behavior can leave you feelingangry or frustrated with yourself or with the

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Is Bulimia the Symptom of an Underlying Problem?This is an interesting article which talks aboutbulimia being the symptom of underlyingproblems. The trick is to find away of teasingout these problems for ourselves.Sometimes it is very difficult to look at ourselvesand discover what this underlying problem could be.Yet if we are close to a particular friend or family member,it is uncanny how they

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New Bulimia FiguresNew figures show that 1 to 2 percent of girls and women suffer from bulimia in the USA. With of a population of 250 million this means that there are between 250,000 and 500,000 suffers in the USA alone… it makes think you wonder how many are there in the whole world.I think we can safely say to any bulimia sufferer... you are not alone! Each sufferer probably knows personally

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Eating Disorder FactsEating disorders have become more commonin adolescents during the past 20 years. Anorexianervosa among young females increased until thelate 1980s, while bulimia is still increasing.About 10 times more females suffer from eatingdisorders than males.”Elsewhere, Binge Eating Disorder (which often resultsin considerable weight gain) has been estimated at 4%of the general

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Bulimia is Not Just for the YoungThere are over 10 million people with eating disorders.A new growing trend is women in their autumnyears to start binge eating and purging.This is down to a number of reasons and the mainone being is that we live a longer and have a healthier life.Obviously it is a bit of a paradox if we then abuse ourbody with binging and purging.However, because we are healthier

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How Does the Media Influence our Body Image?Body image is not a genetic predisposition;it is learned through society and culture. First, theindividual is taught self-esteem from their familyand peers, but as one grows older, those messagesare either reinforced or redirected through the media.People come armed with questions about how to achieveoutward perfection, men and women are givingtheir

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Eating Disorders Hit One in Ten StudentsTen percent of college students suffer from a clinical orsub-clinical (borderline) eating disorder, of which overhalf suffer from bulimia nervosa according to theNational Institute of Mental Health.As reported in the Gonzaga Bulletin. This is a jawdropping article which really sheds new light on howprevalent Bulimia is. To read full article either click

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Sexual Abuse and BulimiaResearch has shown that women who have been sexually assaulted when they were children are twice as likely to suffer from an eating-disorder like bulimia.Women who have been sexually abused often blame themselves and feel bad about letting the abuse happen. They will then take comfort from binge eating and afterwards feel disgusted with themselves and so purge the food

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Do Mothers with Bulimia pass on their Eating Disorder to their Daughters?Humans learn by copying other people. If a mother exposes her eating disorder behavior to her children, then her children will learn how to be a bulimic too.Some mothers with bulimia can make poor role models, and because motherhood is often stressful, many mothers who have suffered in the past with bulimia find themselves

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What are the Risks of Bulimia during PregnancyIt is important that women wanting to become pregnant treat their bulimia prior to conceiving. If bulimia moms-to-be start their pregnancies with a poorly nourished body, they run the risk of damaging themselves and those of their unborn children.During pregnancy, the baby takes nutrients from the mother's body and if those nutrients are not replaced

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Does Your Bulimia Stem From Childhood?It is said that bulimia in common with other self-harming disorders like anorexia, self-mutilation and alcoholism, often stems from problems experienced in childhood.And if these problems can be identified and properly addressed, then the problem behavior can be cured.Although this is true in some cases, it is not true for all. There are many different causes

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She says… "I seriously contemplated suicide," in an interview with CNN's Paula Zahn. "I felt that no one in this world would ever understand the constant battle I had in my head every day."DiScala was suffering from exercise bulimia and she nearly lost her new staring role in the Sopranos because of it.Doctors are still learning about this form of bulimia and there are no strict guidelines for

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The number of middle-aged women suffering from bulimia increased last year in what experts are calling the "Desperate Housewife Syndrome."Most of the women on the show are in their 40s, but look as if they're in their 20s. They are beautiful, thin and have amazing sex lives.Clinics in Scotland have seen four times the number of women aged between 30 and 50 seeking treatment since last year.This

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There are many theories about the causes of bulimia. A popular one is that the angry and frustrated baby feels unable to challenge their mother!Instead of expressing her feelings, she thinks her own needs are not worthy and so evolves a coping and obliging self to the present world.Whilst her real self, with her real emotional needs are split of and repressed. When she can’t repress her emotions

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Here is another story prompted by the report on Sharon Osbourne. Many bulimia sufferers think it only happens to them. Read this story, because it happens to many people.     “A job on a glossy magazine set Sally Cooper on the path to bulimia. She tells how it changed her life, and how it might kill her!”Click on this link to get full details http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?view=

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"Sharon Osbourne admitted to the Sun newspaper that she has been unable to overcome an eating disorder. She told the tabloid 'I still have bulimia, Ozzy knows and the kids - my God, how could they not. It's the thing that causes most arguments. We'll be at the dinner table and I'll go off and they'll say, 'Oh, here we go again.' They hate it.'She went on to say that she's had her stomach stapled

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This blog has been created to shed light on the eating-disorder bulimia and to provide practical information which will demystify this disease both for suffers and their loved ones.First, let’s look at the prevalence of bulimia to give you a bigger picture of how common the suffering is:· Statistics show that females from the age of 15 to 30 are more likely to suffer from bulimia than any other

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