Bulimia is an obsession with food and weight characterized by repeated overeating binges followed by compensatory behavior, such as forced vomiting or excessive exercise. For an epidemic number of women and men, bulimia is a secret addiction that dominates their thoughts, undercuts their self-esteem, and threatens their lives. The symptoms are described by the Egyptians and in the Hebrew Talmud; and bulimia (Greek for “ox hunger”) was widely practiced during Greek and Roman times. In the later half of the twentieth century, though, eating disorders, and particularly bulimia, have been identified as widespread cultural phenomena. Bulimia is also termed bulimia nervosa and bulimarexia.
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Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery
by Lindsey Hall, Leigh Cohn, M.A.T.
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This intimate guidebook offers a complete understanding of bulimia and a plan for recovery. It includes a three-week program to stop bingeing, things-to-do instead of bingeing...<more info>
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by Doris Smeltzer with Andrea Lynn Smeltzer
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An official publication of the Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous fellowship, this text presents all of the information that A.B.A. regards as vital to full recovery...<more info>
Overcoming Bulimia Workbook
by Randi McCabe, Ph.D., Traci McFarlane, Ph.D., Marion Olmsted, Ph.D.
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This workbook, which is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), contains tools to help bulimics break the cycle of bingeing and purging...<more info>
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by Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D.
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By teaching how to mindfully and methodically identify and transform problematic situations and behaviors, this new workbook combines easy-to-read DBT instructions with exercises for honoring the emotions behind bulimic urges...<more info>
Treating Bulimia in Adolescents
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by Daniel Le Grange, PhD, James Lock, MD
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The authors draw on their proven approach to treating anorexia in the family context and adapt it to the needs of this related clinical population...<more info>
Treatment of Eating Disorders
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Editored by Carlos Grilo & James E. Mitchell, MD
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This comprehensive handbook brings together leading international experts on eating disorders to describe the most effective treatments and how to implement them....<more info>
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