Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

Treatment Overview

Treatment for bulimia nervosa involves psychological counseling (which includes nutritional counseling) and sometimes medications such as antidepressants. Treatment does not usually require hospitalization, although it is sometimes necessary.

If other conditions are present along with bulimia, additional or longer treatment may be required.

Initial treatment

Treatment is aimed at the bulimia nervosa and any associated problems such as low self-esteem or depression.

Research suggests that cognitive behavioural therapy, a form of psychological therapy, is an effective treatment for many patients. Further research is being carried out into other forms of psychological therapy that may also be helpful.

Antidepressant medication can also be effective at treating the symptoms of bulimia nervosa. Sometimes a combination of psychological therapy and drug therapy is used.

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