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Bulimia Nervosa



You're
not alone
with
bulimia
Bulimia
is the
20th
most common reason
for therapy
Source:
findatherapist.co.uk
20/11/2019
19
males
with bulimia
talk to therapists
Source:
findatherapist.co.uk
20/11/2019
153
females
with bulimia
talk to therapists
Source:
findatherapist.co.uk
20/11/2019

Causes

of bulimia
Source: nhs.uk
GeneticsLife eventsNegative thoughtsUnknown

Symptoms

of bulimia
Source: psychiatry.orgTick the symptom you experience the most

Bulimia
Thoughts

Obsessions
Bulimia
Feelings

Uncontrollability
Bulimia
Behaviours

Binges
Purges

Diagnosis

Source: psychiatry.org
Adults

Obsessions and binges and purges once (or more) a week for 3 (or more) months.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
for Bulimia

For negative thoughts
Focus on the present
Adults 20 sessions
A nice.org.uk recommendation

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Written by Richard Snowdon | Updated 20 November 2019
Next Review 01 January 2020