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Treating bulimia.

L P Thornton1, R R DeBlassie

  • 1Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces 88003.

Adolescence
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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Bulimia nervosa, a secretive eating disorder affecting young women, involves binge eating and purging. Cognitive and behavioral interventions, alongside nutrition education, are key to treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Eating Disorders

Background:

  • Bulimia nervosa is an increasingly prevalent eating disorder among adolescent women.
  • It is characterized by binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like purging.
  • The secretive nature of bulimia complicates diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and discuss treatments for irrational cognitions associated with bulimia nervosa.
  • To explore cognitive, behavioral, and emotional interventions for bulimic patients.
  • To highlight the role of nutrition information and realistic dieting in recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Cognitive, behavioral, and emotional interventions.
  • Identification of cognitive distortions related to food, weight, and dieting.

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  • Group treatment approach addressing isolation, shame, and social acceptance.

    • Main Results:

    • Cognitive distortions are a significant feature of bulimia nervosa.
    • Interventions targeting these cognitions can aid in treatment.
    • Nutrition education and realistic diet practices are important components of recovery.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective treatment for bulimia nervosa requires addressing cognitive distortions.
    • A multi-faceted approach including psychological and nutritional interventions is recommended.
    • Group therapy can help mitigate feelings of isolation and shame in bulimic individuals.