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 variations in the signs and symptoms of bulimia nervosa. This is likewise the case in terms of the severity and incidence rate of both binging and purging instances. The problem is further compounded by the fact that this condition takes hold at different ages. In some instances, serious cases of bulimia strike patients at the onset of adolescence, while at other times it occurs in a person's late 20's.
Following the majority rule for mind-related ailments, some bulimia treatment options are successful for a small percentage, while the rest with this condition are still looking for cures. It is accurate to state that a lot of folks suffering from bulimia have tried successive therapies, including combining some treatments in the hope of a faster cure. Both traditional and alternative treatments can be prescribed singly or together - with the strict and full cooperation of the patient to the treatments. Hypnotherapy, acupuncture, and activities for releasing stress are a few of the known remedies that are alternative which show positive, but limited success.
Acupuncture has been used for centuries as an accepted form of practice in alternative therapy. This type of treatment for bulimics has proven effective in relieving the continual urge to binge and purge. In some cases, the person with bulimia nervosa feels less inclined to practice unhealthy eating habits due to the general feeling of well-being after each acupuncture session. However, only a small number of people are naturally predisposed to sought this kind of treatment and the patient’s cooperation (and willingness to believe) in the remedy plays the most crucial role in the healing process.
Hypnotherapy is generally utilized in cases where patients are experiencing some type of depression. It is an accepted theory that people with bulimia nervosa also suffer from anticipated disorders like anxiety disorders and depression. Sometimes hypnotherapy is used as part of a psychotherapy course of treatment. Again, very few people can actually be placed under hypnosis or follow suggested actions to overcome both bulimia and depression.
Elderly patients, as well as mild sufferers of the disorder, may find stress relief through calming activities that reduce the effects of depression, which leads to a reduction in binging and purging. Calming exercise such as yoga, or tai chi, along with meditation and massage therapy, can be useful to a person in connecting with their body in a positive manner. Typically, MNT or dietary therapies will be added once the patient responds to this type of bulimia treatments. This involves re-educating the patient regarding a proper diet for optimal health.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Dangers in Bulimia
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 opposite desired effect. There are many dangers associated with bulimia; watch this video to learn about them or visit here to find a bulimia treatment.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Bulimia and Swollen Glands
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 increase the length of time the swollen glands persist. If you are unable to stop binging and purging by yourself then it is worth seeking some form of bulimia treatment.
What Is The Best Treatment for Bulimia?
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 their services. Lastly, the help of a dentist can also contribute in the detection and ongoing treatment of bulimia.
This multidisciplinary bulimia treatment plan should have the following goals:- Treatment of physical complications
- Treatment of psychiatric conditions, including changing of the patient’s thoughts, attitudes, and feelings related to and causing bulimia
- Elimination of binge eating and purging
- Providing of education on nutrition
- Motivating the patient to practice healthy eating patterns and attitudes
- Getting the family to support the treatment as well as also providing the family with counseling, and
- Preventing the patient from going to relapse
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Interpersonal therapy
- Nutritional rehabilitation and counseling
- Family therapy
- Couple therapy
- Support groups and guided self-help
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Bright light therapy
The medical aspect of the treatment includes all or a combination of inpatient care, surgical care, and medication.
Inpatient care is given in cases of medical complications and infections, incapacity of the patient to function in daily life, absence of a support structure, failure of outpatient bulimia treatment methods, or risk of suicide. Surgical care is required when patients develop gastric dilatation, which is severe and uncontrollable vomiting that happens right after food consumption. This condition is one major cause of bulimia-related deaths. Surgical treatment is also required if the patient develops esophageal tear.Medication for the treatment of bulimia is often in the form of antidepressants. These are helpful for patients who have symptoms of depression and anxiety. Medication is used to complement ongoing psychological treatment. Antidepressants that have proven effectiveness in most cases and have fewer negative side effects are SSRIs or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors.
Other medications that have been tried in treating mood disorders associated with bulimia are tricyclic antidepressants, topiramate, lithium, valproic acid, ondansetron, baclofen, and methylphenidate. In prescribing medication, doctors must present and discuss the benefits and risks related to antidepressant treatment with the patients and their families. The importance of making this decision can hardly be overemphasized for young patients such as children and adolescents.
Friday, May 01, 2009
Beat Bulimia- 1Day Workshop in London
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 of May 2009
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue : Conway Hall, Holbron, London UK
Your investment: £90
Please see blog below for details...or visit www.awakeningdawn.com for full details and enrolement.
Stay well and be well!
with warm wishes
Vathani
Vathani Navasothy
Counsellor/ Workshop Facilitator/ Author & Co-founder of BulimiaHope.com
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 of May 2009
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue : Conway Hall, Holbron, London UK
Your investment: £90
Please see blog below for details...or visit www.awakeningdawn.com for full details and enrolement.
Stay well and be well!
with warm wishes
Vathani
Vathani Navasothy
Counsellor/ Workshop Facilitator/ Author & Co-founder of BulimiaHope.com
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Simple Simile for your Bulimia Recovery!
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!
It 's as if though it was written just for you..bulimia sufferer reading this blog post!
1
I walk down the street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in
I am lost..i am helpless
It isn’t my fault
It takes forever to find a way out
2
I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I pretend I don’t see it
I fall in again
I can’t believe I’m here in the same place
But it isn’t my fault
It still takes me forever to get out
3
I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I see it there
I still fall in..it’s a habit
My eyes are open
I know where I am
It is my fault
I get out immediately
4
I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I walk around it
5
I walk down another street
I walk down the street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I fall in
I am lost..i am helpless
It isn’t my fault
It takes forever to find a way out
2
I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I pretend I don’t see it
I fall in again
I can’t believe I’m here in the same place
But it isn’t my fault
It still takes me forever to get out
3
I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I see it there
I still fall in..it’s a habit
My eyes are open
I know where I am
It is my fault
I get out immediately
4
I walk down the same street
There is a deep hole in the sidewalk
I walk around it
5
I walk down another street
The beauty of this poem is in the way, it could easily illustrate the journey of a Bulimic sufferer going through various stages of changes :
From a place of Helpless Victim, to that of Concious Ignorant state, through to becoming Aware of habits and taking ownership, then re-inforcing it with Avoidance of trigger situations by forming New Skills and right through to practicing Choices and preventions mindset that promotes MASTRY of your BULIMIA RECOVERY for life!
Feel free to print this out and read it every day to help you stay on your Right Path!
with warm wishes
Vathani
Vathani Navasothy (Bulimia Specialist)
If you would like further help with your bulimia recovery or information visit http://www.bulimiahope.com/
Sunday, January 25, 2009
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 overwhelming you?
- Not reaching your full potential?
There is another way!
Imagine yourself using range of powerful, practical and proven strategies that have been used successfully by sufferers to achieve excellent results?
The time to make that chage is NOW!
Top UK Bulimia Specialist, Counsellor and facilitator Vathani Navasothy, will help you to get rid of the blocks that get in the way of you achieving the Bulimia Recovery you've always dreamed of.
Imagine:
- Getting rid of the toxic bulimic limiting thoughts that hold you back
- Having the skills to overcome bulimia and achieveing all your goals in life
- Being more motivated about bulimia recovery, than you ever thought possible
- Succeeding in being happy with your life and looking forward to your better future
- Establishing a wonderful relationship with food, self and others
- Enjoying success in all areas of your life
- Having the unshakable confidence to love who you are - both inside and out!
What are you prepared to do, to get to the success you deserve?
Invest just ONE day and learn how to live your dreams..Bulimia Free!!
Begin the process of change now or continue to do what your've always done and continue to get what you've always got!
Book your place now on 1 Day Workshop in London (UK): Beat Bulimia - Your Pathways to Bulimia Recovery and begin to re-design your future!
To book online - visit http://www.awakeningdawn.com/
2009 Dates:
28th February , 29th May , 10th October
London Venue : TBC-London (UK)
Your investment: £90
Vathani has helped hundreds of Bulimia sufferers to create the life they really want - find out how she can help you.
Register on the website to receive your Free Report on "Top 20 Tips on how to heal your teeth and swollen glands naturally" + your one hour FREE Counselling session (phone or in person)
E-mail us at vathani@bulimiahope.com or call us on 0208 653 7177 if you want more information or you wish to book your place on the workshop.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2009
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 Expert for the last 17 years and an affiliate member at the National Centre for Eating Disorder and B-eat.
1) Eating Disorders Teleseminar :
It will be held on Monday 23rd at 7pm –8pm, it is intended for sufferers, loved ones, and professionals working with Eating Disorders. The call will offer you information, advice, and guidance on any conditions such as Binge eating, Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity. To register go to: www.awakeningdawn.com
2) Bulimia Recovery :
If you suffer from Bulimia, and looking to start your new life with professional bulimia help, then the 2nd teleseminar held on Tuesday at 7pm-9pm is for you, will look at your Bulimia recovery in detail with tips and strategise to help you move forward without overeating or the need for compensatory behaviours. To register go to: www.awakeningdawn.com You can post a question you may have and have it answered on the call.
NB: You can listen to these FREE eating disorder support calls via telephone or webcast options
3) FREE DROP-IN DAY
Date: Wednesday 25th February 2009
Time: 9am – 9pm (By appointments only)
Booking: Call 0208 653 7177
Eating Disorder Clinic: Awakening Dawn, 56 Windsor Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon CR7 8HE, UK (Zone 4)
4) Beat Bulimia: Pathways to recovery - 1Day Workshop in London
This is a therapeutic and intimate workshop based on proven CBT techniques designed and delivered by Vathani Navasothy, for those wishing to stop Bulimia, and start to re-claim their life back .
Date: 28th February
Fee= £80
Time: 9am-5pm ;
Venue: ULU 6 Malet Street, London. To find out more, please visit website
5) STOP Binge Eating with EFT - I Day Workshop in London
This is an interactive and experiential workshop for a small group of people struggling with overeating, weight issues and Binge Eating disorder. Learn how to apply Emotional Freedom Technique in just one day and enjoy how it changes your body image, weight, and self-esteem for life !
Facilitated by Vathani who is also a qualified (EFT) AAMET practitioner
Date: 21st of February.
Fee: £80
Time:9am-5pm;
Venue: London
To find out more, please visit website
For more information on events, advice, counselling or workshops call 0208 653 7177 or visit www.awakeningdawn.com. Eating Disorders can be beaten. Don’t suffer in silence !
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Dangers of Bulimia
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.com
Here's the video:
Please feel free to leave a comment here , or want to view more videos specifically on Bulimia recovery and bulimia treatment suggestions and tips.
With warm wishes
Vathani
Vathani Navasothy
Co-founder of Bulimiahope.com / Counselor / Trainer/ Author
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.com
Here's the video:
Please feel free to leave a comment here , or want to view more videos specifically on Bulimia recovery and bulimia treatment suggestions and tips.
With warm wishes
Vathani
Vathani Navasothy
Co-founder of Bulimiahope.com / Counselor / Trainer/ Author
Sunday, November 30, 2008
FREE Teleseminar on Bulimia Recovery
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 clean start in the New Year with treatment or therapy instead?
But what about now? Will you knowing allow your self to get worse before getting that cruicial help?
Why not join me, on a monthly teleseminar to learn how to manage your self and get over the worse of the temptations and anxieties around the festivities..or take advantage of this free help to give you a kick start to beat bulimia for life?
Simply go to http://www.awakeningdawn.com/ and click on the Beat Bulimia teleseminar link and sign-up.
Unable to make the next call? No problem, as call recording will be made available to you for 30days if you register...so you wont miss out on this free help for bulimia recovery with full of tips, strategies, solutions and advice that really works!
What have you got to loose, except perhaps your bulimic ways?
To really get the benefit, don't just join the call on the phone or webcaste (your choice)..but do post me your burning question about your recovery..So i can answer that on the call.
So go ahead and sign-up and get posting with your question to me!
Hope to see you on the next call !
Take care for now
With warm wishes
Vathani
Vathani Navasothy
Co-founder of Bulimia Hope / Bulimia Counselor
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 clean start in the New Year with treatment or therapy instead?
But what about now? Will you knowing allow your self to get worse before getting that cruicial help?
Why not join me, on a monthly teleseminar to learn how to manage your self and get over the worse of the temptations and anxieties around the festivities..or take advantage of this free help to give you a kick start to beat bulimia for life?
Simply go to http://www.awakeningdawn.com/ and click on the Beat Bulimia teleseminar link and sign-up.
Unable to make the next call? No problem, as call recording will be made available to you for 30days if you register...so you wont miss out on this free help for bulimia recovery with full of tips, strategies, solutions and advice that really works!
What have you got to loose, except perhaps your bulimic ways?
To really get the benefit, don't just join the call on the phone or webcaste (your choice)..but do post me your burning question about your recovery..So i can answer that on the call.
So go ahead and sign-up and get posting with your question to me!
Hope to see you on the next call !
Take care for now
With warm wishes
Vathani
Vathani Navasothy
Co-founder of Bulimia Hope / Bulimia Counselor
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
To Diet Or Not To Diet!
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 is the time to jump in with you and guide you to the safer shore away from bulimia and in to the paradise life you want to live in .
Festivities like Halloween, Thanks Giving, Rememberence day, Christmas, New Year are just a few that fall on our fall calender filling us with temptations around food and feasting !
In addition the ending of warm, sunny, summer leaves behind craving for more of the same, whilst our mood tends to hit that all time low with SAD kicking in for good measure.
So how do you muster up the strength to work on a life free of bingeing and purging, in the abscence of laxatives or diuretics or even the crazy increase of exercise activities..?
Your first step is to resist the temptation to sign up for another quick fix diet club, or embark on any calorie controling activity or purchasing lotions or potions that claims to have you walking around light as a feather in no time at all! If that mean locking away your credit card or tightly tieing your purse strings..then let the time of this credit crunch actually help you make matters better for your recovery from Bulimia!
Second step, stay tunned for my weekly top tips and exporation work that will guide you to recovery inch by inch till you have fully beaten bulimia!
Sounds like a plan? Well it is ..Let your 1st day of your rest of your life starts here today!
If you don't want to wait for weekly help, support or helpful intervention on your self, but want the same outcome at the pace you can control..then visit Bulimiahope.com and discover how you can fast track your bulimia recovery .
Take care for now!
Vathani
Vathani Navasothy
Bulimia Expert & Co-founder of Bulimiahope.com
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
WHY BULIMIA IS A STRUGGLE Part 2
BULIMIA AND SELF-ESTEEM
Self-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. The more we learn about it, the better prepared we are to make the modifications necessary to insure that it is operating at peak efficiency.
A strong image of oneself is vital to insure that each of us achieves our potential and are able to beat bulimia. If your self-esteem is not satisfactory, it needs to be changed. The fact is that it can be changed and people that have adopted changes in their lifestyle have also noted that they feel more comfortable with themselves and their self-esteem has been improved substantially. They also find it much easier to beat bulimia.
Why not join our Members Forum where you can post your own questions and can expect to get a prompt reply, visit Bulimia Forum.
Self-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. The more we learn about it, the better prepared we are to make the modifications necessary to insure that it is operating at peak efficiency.
A strong image of oneself is vital to insure that each of us achieves our potential and are able to beat bulimia. If your self-esteem is not satisfactory, it needs to be changed. The fact is that it can be changed and people that have adopted changes in their lifestyle have also noted that they feel more comfortable with themselves and their self-esteem has been improved substantially. They also find it much easier to beat bulimia.
Why not join our Members Forum where you can post your own questions and can expect to get a prompt reply, visit Bulimia Forum.
Friday, February 03, 2006
WHY BULIMIA IS A STRUGGLE Part 1
BULIMIA AND BODY IMAGE
Do 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 that bulimics just need to adopt the right habits, which will enable them to feel happy about their body image. They need to learn where to go to find help that is right for them.
Our body is our home. It requires maintenance, repair and renewal to insure that it is fine-tuned and working properly to serve our physical, emotional and intellectual needs. It is impossible to move out of our bodies, so we need to maintain it properly.
No one's body is perfect. Even the most beautiful and physically attractive people have areas that they want to improve.
The first lesson a bulimic must learn is that no one is perfect.
The second lesson is to recognize that changes can be made to improve ourselves.
Making changes to bulimia habits that are a cause of discontent is often difficult. It is not an overnight process. It requires commitment, motivation, hard work and a recognition that it takes time to complete the change.
The good news is that you can beat bulimia. Many have beaten bulimia. Large dramatic changes are possible and likely for someone that recognizes and celebrates each small change.
ContactVathani Navasothy, Bulimia Counselor
Request information for combating bulimia: info@bulimiahope.com
Research bulimia treatments at: http://www.bulimiahope.com/
Do 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 that bulimics just need to adopt the right habits, which will enable them to feel happy about their body image. They need to learn where to go to find help that is right for them.
Our body is our home. It requires maintenance, repair and renewal to insure that it is fine-tuned and working properly to serve our physical, emotional and intellectual needs. It is impossible to move out of our bodies, so we need to maintain it properly.
No one's body is perfect. Even the most beautiful and physically attractive people have areas that they want to improve.
The first lesson a bulimic must learn is that no one is perfect.
The second lesson is to recognize that changes can be made to improve ourselves.
Making changes to bulimia habits that are a cause of discontent is often difficult. It is not an overnight process. It requires commitment, motivation, hard work and a recognition that it takes time to complete the change.
The good news is that you can beat bulimia. Many have beaten bulimia. Large dramatic changes are possible and likely for someone that recognizes and celebrates each small change.
ContactVathani Navasothy, Bulimia Counselor
Request information for combating bulimia: info@bulimiahope.com
Research bulimia treatments at: http://www.bulimiahope.com/
Monday, January 23, 2006
LIFE & STRESS - HOW DO YOU COPE?
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 helps to push you beyond your comfort zone and enables you to achieve greater success.
But what if that stressor is crippling or paralysing you, does your life grind to a holt or do you feel you are stuck in-limbo?
Is Bulimia stressful for you, if so, how do you cope?
ASSESS YOUR COPING STYLE
Think about a recent stressful situation that triggered a binge and purge.
This could be a situation that was difficult to handle or perhaps something that was troubling you. You may have felt distressed about something that happened to you or had to deal with something that required a considerable amount of effort.
It could be a situation that has pushed you to binging and purging on numerous occasions in the past.
Once you have an event in mind, assess your coping style by completeing the exercise below:
WHILE KEEPING YOUR STRESSFUL EVENT IN MIND, READ THE LIST OF STRATEGIES BELOWAND SCORE them 0 - 3 RANKING THEM IN TERMS OF HOW MUCH YOU USED THEM IN THAT SITUATION:
0= NOT USED 1= USED SOMEWHAT 2= USED QUITE A BIT 3= USED A GREAT DEAL
1. I did something that I didn't think would work, but at least I was doing something.
2. I tried to get the person responsible to change his or her mind.
3. I slept more than usual. Drank or smoked more.
4. I expressed anger to the person(s), who caused the problem.
5. I tried to make myself feel better by bingeing and later vomiting.
6. I took a big chance or did something very risky to solve the problem.
7. I stood my ground and fought for what I wanted.
8. I took it out on other people (partner, parent, friend etc).
9. I refused to believe that it had happened.
10. I had fantasies or wishes about how things might turn out.
Scoring:
Now add up your scores for questions: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Add up your scores for questions 3, 5, 8, 9 & 10
If your score is higher for the 1st group of questions, then you tend to favour "CONFRONTIVE COPING".
If you scored higher on the 2nd group, then you are more likely to employ "ESCAPE-AVOIDANCE" as a coping mechanism.
Most bulimia sufferers tend to adopt an escape-avoidance coping style through food abuse. This hides a lack of ability in dealing with matters assertively.
Escape-avoidance is based on wishful thinking and efforts to escape or avoid a problem altogether.
Confrontive coping is typified by positive efforts to alter the situation and can involve some degree of aggression and risk-taking.
Now that you know which style of Coper you are, in our next blog, we will show you the key steps you can learn to help you take more control of your life through being Assertive!
If you can't wait for another two weeks, why not join our Members Forum where you can post your own questions and can expect to get a promptreply from me personaly! http://www.bulimiahope.com/forum.htm
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 helps to push you beyond your comfort zone and enables you to achieve greater success.
But what if that stressor is crippling or paralysing you, does your life grind to a holt or do you feel you are stuck in-limbo?
Is Bulimia stressful for you, if so, how do you cope?
ASSESS YOUR COPING STYLE
Think about a recent stressful situation that triggered a binge and purge.
This could be a situation that was difficult to handle or perhaps something that was troubling you. You may have felt distressed about something that happened to you or had to deal with something that required a considerable amount of effort.
It could be a situation that has pushed you to binging and purging on numerous occasions in the past.
Once you have an event in mind, assess your coping style by completeing the exercise below:
WHILE KEEPING YOUR STRESSFUL EVENT IN MIND, READ THE LIST OF STRATEGIES BELOWAND SCORE them 0 - 3 RANKING THEM IN TERMS OF HOW MUCH YOU USED THEM IN THAT SITUATION:
0= NOT USED 1= USED SOMEWHAT 2= USED QUITE A BIT 3= USED A GREAT DEAL
1. I did something that I didn't think would work, but at least I was doing something.
2. I tried to get the person responsible to change his or her mind.
3. I slept more than usual. Drank or smoked more.
4. I expressed anger to the person(s), who caused the problem.
5. I tried to make myself feel better by bingeing and later vomiting.
6. I took a big chance or did something very risky to solve the problem.
7. I stood my ground and fought for what I wanted.
8. I took it out on other people (partner, parent, friend etc).
9. I refused to believe that it had happened.
10. I had fantasies or wishes about how things might turn out.
Scoring:
Now add up your scores for questions: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Add up your scores for questions 3, 5, 8, 9 & 10
If your score is higher for the 1st group of questions, then you tend to favour "CONFRONTIVE COPING".
If you scored higher on the 2nd group, then you are more likely to employ "ESCAPE-AVOIDANCE" as a coping mechanism.
Most bulimia sufferers tend to adopt an escape-avoidance coping style through food abuse. This hides a lack of ability in dealing with matters assertively.
Escape-avoidance is based on wishful thinking and efforts to escape or avoid a problem altogether.
Confrontive coping is typified by positive efforts to alter the situation and can involve some degree of aggression and risk-taking.
Now that you know which style of Coper you are, in our next blog, we will show you the key steps you can learn to help you take more control of your life through being Assertive!
If you can't wait for another two weeks, why not join our Members Forum where you can post your own questions and can expect to get a promptreply from me personaly! http://www.bulimiahope.com/forum.htm
Thursday, January 12, 2006
CAN’T AFFORD BULIMIA TREATMENT IN THE BAHAMA’S?
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 of admiration or even envy for the A list Celebrities; we wish that we too could do something to cure our Bulimic ailment and have a treatment that we can all afford!
Well, the recent launch of a bulimia self-help e-book, could not have arrived at a more opportune time! Solving the worries of affordability at a fraction of the price of a Bahamas treatment centre. This much-valued book is now available to you, with a click of a mouse, in the comfort of your own home. The “Conquer Bulimia Success Program” is the music to our ears, which many of us have been waiting to hear. Comprehensively written by specialists in the field of Eating Disorders, this self-help guide offers strategies, techniques and tips that will change your Bulimic life in 8 weeks, inside-out!
Mark Dobryniewski, founder of Bulimiahope.com says, “ Provided our customers are serious about their recovery, and commit to working through the whole book, I would seriously doubt if they weren’t very excited about their new, transformed Bulimia free life”. He added: “There is no other book quite like this one!” As more and more sufferers find themselves demoralized and down hearted after the recent festivities – this promises to give them with new hope and lasting success!
Contact
Mark Dobryniewski
Help for Bulimia Treatment
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 of admiration or even envy for the A list Celebrities; we wish that we too could do something to cure our Bulimic ailment and have a treatment that we can all afford!
Well, the recent launch of a bulimia self-help e-book, could not have arrived at a more opportune time! Solving the worries of affordability at a fraction of the price of a Bahamas treatment centre. This much-valued book is now available to you, with a click of a mouse, in the comfort of your own home. The “Conquer Bulimia Success Program” is the music to our ears, which many of us have been waiting to hear. Comprehensively written by specialists in the field of Eating Disorders, this self-help guide offers strategies, techniques and tips that will change your Bulimic life in 8 weeks, inside-out!
Mark Dobryniewski, founder of Bulimiahope.com says, “ Provided our customers are serious about their recovery, and commit to working through the whole book, I would seriously doubt if they weren’t very excited about their new, transformed Bulimia free life”. He added: “There is no other book quite like this one!” As more and more sufferers find themselves demoralized and down hearted after the recent festivities – this promises to give them with new hope and lasting success!
Contact
Mark Dobryniewski
Help for Bulimia Treatment
Monday, January 09, 2006
BULIMIA AND EXERCISE: YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE – TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING?
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 it to the gym or fitness class today”! Then why do so many of us start these fitness fads?
All gym memberships come with a promise of a new you, the fitter, firmer and sexier you! Sadly the initial “feel good” adrenaline gives way to laziness, lack of commitment and effort; which is required, in large amounts, to sustain you through the initial pain barrier.
Fun stops, especially if you suffer from an Eating Disorder like Bulimia and if you embark on your new fitness regime with the mentality - No pain, No gain!
If the frequency of your workouts become more than is necessary for both your fitness levels and over all health or it becomes a self-inflicted punishment for the binge that took place, the night before! It is at this point this behaviour turns in to a negative addiction - masking your logical reasoning. Sounds familiar?
With excessive exercising, the rate of injury is high and recovery from the injury becomes slower. However this will depend on the specific exercise, the duration and whether it is cardiovascular or strength training.
Toxins build up have and no way out, causing strain on your liver and compromising its ability to function normally. This combined with poor nutrition levels caused by bingeing and vomiting, could cause your body to fall apart.
So what is the ideal? If you are keen on going to the gym or attending exercise classes; aim to break your routine and give your body rest periods in between one type of activity to another. For example aerobic and strength training.
You could use 1 session to work your abdominal muscles and perform back strengthening exercises, and combine it with a gentle activity such as 20 minutes of swimming. Make sure you have at lease one or two whole days a week without any physical activity. This will allow your body to completely rest, recover, and rejuvenate.
If the gym is not the way you would like to get fitter, then choose a sport or hobby such as walking, salsa dancing or something which is more fun, relaxing and sociable. It would probably be cheaper than the gym too!
Contact
Vathani Navasothy, Bulimia Counselor
Request information for combating bulimia: info@bulimiahope.com
Research bulimia treatments at: www.bulimiahope.com
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 it to the gym or fitness class today”! Then why do so many of us start these fitness fads?
All gym memberships come with a promise of a new you, the fitter, firmer and sexier you! Sadly the initial “feel good” adrenaline gives way to laziness, lack of commitment and effort; which is required, in large amounts, to sustain you through the initial pain barrier.
Fun stops, especially if you suffer from an Eating Disorder like Bulimia and if you embark on your new fitness regime with the mentality - No pain, No gain!
If the frequency of your workouts become more than is necessary for both your fitness levels and over all health or it becomes a self-inflicted punishment for the binge that took place, the night before! It is at this point this behaviour turns in to a negative addiction - masking your logical reasoning. Sounds familiar?
With excessive exercising, the rate of injury is high and recovery from the injury becomes slower. However this will depend on the specific exercise, the duration and whether it is cardiovascular or strength training.
Toxins build up have and no way out, causing strain on your liver and compromising its ability to function normally. This combined with poor nutrition levels caused by bingeing and vomiting, could cause your body to fall apart.
So what is the ideal? If you are keen on going to the gym or attending exercise classes; aim to break your routine and give your body rest periods in between one type of activity to another. For example aerobic and strength training.
You could use 1 session to work your abdominal muscles and perform back strengthening exercises, and combine it with a gentle activity such as 20 minutes of swimming. Make sure you have at lease one or two whole days a week without any physical activity. This will allow your body to completely rest, recover, and rejuvenate.
If the gym is not the way you would like to get fitter, then choose a sport or hobby such as walking, salsa dancing or something which is more fun, relaxing and sociable. It would probably be cheaper than the gym too!
Contact
Vathani Navasothy, Bulimia Counselor
Request information for combating bulimia: info@bulimiahope.com
Research bulimia treatments at: www.bulimiahope.com
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Beat Bulimia Nervosa - 5 Steps To Setting Realistic Goals
Beat Bulimia Nervosa - 5 Steps To Setting Realistic Goals
How many times have you made the same old promises to
free yourself from bulimia?
Has another year passed by and are you still binging and
purging?
Do not despair! We will show you how to set realistic and
achievable goals.
Lets say, “stop vomiting” is your New Year's resolution.
However, if this is how you describe your goal then you will
find it hard to achieve because it does not focus on
anything positive or tangible.
Step 1 - Take a few minutes and think about why you make
yourself vomit.
For a Bulimic, it is usually the Binge its self!
Go deeper and think about what causes you to binge?
Often lack of a structured, healthy meal plan leaves you
hungry. Add an emotional crisis for good measure and
vomiting is not that far away!
Step 2 - Make your goal SMART!
S is for Specific. Instead of being vague like in the case of “not wanting to vomit”, focus on the reason why you binge…
Are you always hungry just before a binge takes place? If so
make a decision to eat healthy foods at regular intervals.
Step 3 - M is for Measurable
For example a typical goal related activity, could be
deciding to eat three healthy meals a day and three small
snacks to keep you going in between.
This is very easy to monitor. It is also very easy to
correct should you start to skip some of your meals or
snacks.
Step 4 - A is for Achievable.
When you break your goal down into small chunks, your
goal becomes more Achievable!
Take one day at a time. So today plan what you are
going to eat tomorrow.
Step 5 - R is for Relevant
Remember to make your goal Relevant to you. Don't do it for
others, do it for you.
Step 6 - T is for Timely.
Allow yourself Time to achieve your goal.
For example, your target may be to eat three balanced meals a day
during the first week.
Second week you could focus on introducing a snack in
between each meal – up to 3 a day.
Third week, you may choose to experiment with foods you
consider risky or conducive to vomiting.
Remember, learn to jog a mile before attempting to run a
Marathon!
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Make sure you truly understand why you have set this goal for yourself; also be aware of what could get in the way and how you will overcome any obstacles. By following the SMART process for goal setting you are 90% more likely to achieve your goal.
Now put this into practice and generate results for you.
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Contact
Vathani Navasothy
http://www.bulimiahope.com
e-mail: info@bulimiahope.com
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How many times have you made the same old promises to
free yourself from bulimia?
Has another year passed by and are you still binging and
purging?
Do not despair! We will show you how to set realistic and
achievable goals.
Lets say, “stop vomiting” is your New Year's resolution.
However, if this is how you describe your goal then you will
find it hard to achieve because it does not focus on
anything positive or tangible.
Step 1 - Take a few minutes and think about why you make
yourself vomit.
For a Bulimic, it is usually the Binge its self!
Go deeper and think about what causes you to binge?
Often lack of a structured, healthy meal plan leaves you
hungry. Add an emotional crisis for good measure and
vomiting is not that far away!
Step 2 - Make your goal SMART!
S is for Specific. Instead of being vague like in the case of “not wanting to vomit”, focus on the reason why you binge…
Are you always hungry just before a binge takes place? If so
make a decision to eat healthy foods at regular intervals.
Step 3 - M is for Measurable
For example a typical goal related activity, could be
deciding to eat three healthy meals a day and three small
snacks to keep you going in between.
This is very easy to monitor. It is also very easy to
correct should you start to skip some of your meals or
snacks.
Step 4 - A is for Achievable.
When you break your goal down into small chunks, your
goal becomes more Achievable!
Take one day at a time. So today plan what you are
going to eat tomorrow.
Step 5 - R is for Relevant
Remember to make your goal Relevant to you. Don't do it for
others, do it for you.
Step 6 - T is for Timely.
Allow yourself Time to achieve your goal.
For example, your target may be to eat three balanced meals a day
during the first week.
Second week you could focus on introducing a snack in
between each meal – up to 3 a day.
Third week, you may choose to experiment with foods you
consider risky or conducive to vomiting.
Remember, learn to jog a mile before attempting to run a
Marathon!
------------------------------------------------------------
Make sure you truly understand why you have set this goal for yourself; also be aware of what could get in the way and how you will overcome any obstacles. By following the SMART process for goal setting you are 90% more likely to achieve your goal.
Now put this into practice and generate results for you.
------------------------------------------------------------
Contact
Vathani Navasothy
http://www.bulimiahope.com
e-mail: info@bulimiahope.com
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Thursday, November 24, 2005
Bulimia Slip-Ups
Bulimia Slip-Ups
If 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 today!
- My partner’s right, I am not good at anything. Me eating sensibly? Who am I trying to kid?
- So what if I've blown it, I deserve a treat anyway; why not make it a treat day and finish the rest of the biscuits?
- Everyone else is really good at sticking to their plans. That just proves I'm useless. Why don't I just forget all about it?
- I wish I hadn't had that – I didn't even want it. I’ll make sure that I swim a couple of extra lengths tonight at the pool.
But are these thoughts healthy?
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
HOW ASSERTIVE ARE YOU? continued
HOW ASSERTIVE ARE YOU? continued
Q: See how often the following attitudes feature in your life.
Score: 1 = always; 2 = most of the time; 3 = occasionally; 4 = never
1. 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 situations.
6. I plan difficult conversations.
7. I ask for what I want, even if it means I may hurt someone else's feelings.
8. I feel guilty when I ask for what I want.
9. My priority is other people's happiness.
10. My priority is my own happiness.
11. I find it difficult to say no to others about food.
12. I am a people pleaser, often finding myself saying "sorry"too much, and 'smiling to much.
13. When I feel helpless, do I tend to turn to over eating?
14. I feel very sensitive to criticism.
15. I take on too much responsibility most of the time.
16. I identify myself as one of the following types of eaters:
- angry eater
- emotionally drained eater
- stressed eater
SCORES
There are no right or wrong answers. Some of the ratings willserve to reflect areas of your behavior about which you are unhappyand wish to do something about. Others will be entirely appropriate.
The Conquer Bulimia Success Program covers this subject in depth.To read more about it go to http://www.bulimiahope.com
Q: See how often the following attitudes feature in your life.
Score: 1 = always; 2 = most of the time; 3 = occasionally; 4 = never
1. 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 situations.
6. I plan difficult conversations.
7. I ask for what I want, even if it means I may hurt someone else's feelings.
8. I feel guilty when I ask for what I want.
9. My priority is other people's happiness.
10. My priority is my own happiness.
11. I find it difficult to say no to others about food.
12. I am a people pleaser, often finding myself saying "sorry"too much, and 'smiling to much.
13. When I feel helpless, do I tend to turn to over eating?
14. I feel very sensitive to criticism.
15. I take on too much responsibility most of the time.
16. I identify myself as one of the following types of eaters:
- angry eater
- emotionally drained eater
- stressed eater
SCORES
There are no right or wrong answers. Some of the ratings willserve to reflect areas of your behavior about which you are unhappyand wish to do something about. Others will be entirely appropriate.
The Conquer Bulimia Success Program covers this subject in depth.To read more about it go to http://www.bulimiahope.com
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
How Assertive are You Continued
How Assertive are You Continued
So 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 hurtful, destructive or counter-productive.
Assertiveness is more than a technique - it is about:
* Handling difficult situations more effectively.
* Understanding where you are coming from.
* Understanding that you have choices; e.g., in this situation,I choose to… instead of: in this situation I have to or I must…
* Having a sense of self worth.
* Helping you control the way you feel about the world andthe people in it rather than the other way around.* Communicating in a way that enables the other person to listen.
* Recognizing your own and other people’s rights andresponsibilities.
So 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 hurtful, destructive or counter-productive.
Assertiveness is more than a technique - it is about:
* Handling difficult situations more effectively.
* Understanding where you are coming from.
* Understanding that you have choices; e.g., in this situation,I choose to… instead of: in this situation I have to or I must…
* Having a sense of self worth.
* Helping you control the way you feel about the world andthe people in it rather than the other way around.* Communicating in a way that enables the other person to listen.
* Recognizing your own and other people’s rights andresponsibilities.
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