 Teenagers with bulimia need professional help because this disorder can be caused by brain chemistry and other things that are beyond someone’s control. Nutrition experts, doctors, and counselors often work together to help teenagers with bulimia in order to manage their weight, eating, and feelings.
Dietitians or nutrition specialists can help them learn about healthy eating behaviors, portion sizes, needs of organism, metabolism, exercise, and how to have a healthy relationship with food. They can also develop an eating plan for each teen separately.
Psychologists and other therapists help teenagers learn healthy ways how to deal with emotions, stress, and thoughts.
Sometimes certain members of the family can help by talking with the child or family therapist about eating patterns, feelings, and relationships in the family.
It is important to surround teen with support and understanding. Also it is better to avoid people who sound negative replicas about eating or weight because they can add to teen’s feelings of self-criticism.
Another way to strengthen self-confidence is to try a new optional activity or hobby. Finding a way to express feelings, such as through art, dance, music, or writing, can also help cope with difficult emotions.
Treatment can last several months or longer.
As you understand, treatment is most effective when it is performed in the early stages of disorder. Unfortunately, this disorder is difficult to find out.
How Family and Friends can Help
- Seek professional medical assistance as quickly as possible
- Tell your friend, loved one, or child that you are worried about his or her health and offer to accompany him or her on a visit to a doctor
- Be supportive and non-judgmental.
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