Eating disorders have a ton of shame and stigma associated with them. especially bulimia! You may have been struggling with bulimia for some time in secret, but you’re ready for more support. You’ve come to the right place.
Living with Bulimia Nervosa can feel very shameful and lonely. Perhaps you feel stuck in a pattern of compulsive behaviors you cannot escape. You may also feel fatigued, “brain-fogged,” or that your body is not living healthy this way. Bulimia may be preventing you from being present with loved ones. Or, from enjoying special occasions and living as your authentic self. You may wish to stop purging, but have no idea where to begin or how to break the cycle.
Seeking support for Bulimia can be scary, but you deserve help. You don’t have to let the eating disorder spiral further. You are ready to take the next step towards recovery even if it means being vulnerable.
Bulimia Treatment in Seattle, WA Can Help You To Recover
Healing and recovery from Bulimia can feel very hard. That’s why having someone to help you, guide you, and support you can be so helpful. With the support of one of our dietitians, you can move closer toward your goals of recovery.
With support, you will:
Decrease your binge/purge behaviors
Decrease the amount of shame/guilt that you feel around the purge behaviors
Feel less anxiety around food
Be able to live your life without food and body taking up so much headspace
Common Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia are:
Binge eating, including eating large amounts of food in shorter periods
Purging behaviors. This might include going to the bathroom after meals, signs or smells of vomiting, or the use of laxatives or diuretics
Drinking excessive amounts of water or carbonated beverages or using high amounts of mints and gum
Self-induced vomiting that causes callused hands
Dental problems like cavities, discoloration of teeth, and tooth sensitivity
Nutrition Counseling Can Help You Heal From Bulimia Nervosa
Nutrition counseling creates the space to explore, build tools, and move toward recovery. A nutrition therapist can provide a judgment-free zone. Our team can help you better understand yourself, your thoughts, and your behaviors. Eating disorders can steal your life. Taking the time for Bulimia treatment can help you to reclaim that which was stolen from you. Some of the common reasons someone might start Bulimia treatment:
Struggling with negative body image thoughts (it’s taking up lots of space). This includes body weight, shape, and size
Not receiving validation or support in other environments. i.e. other clinicians or people in your life have not taken your eating disorder seriously
Feel “out of control” around food with no tangible way to stop it
Exercising with the sole purpose of “burning off calories” or punishing yourself for having binged or eaten more than you should have
Feeling stuck in a cycle of bingeing and purging behaviors
Recurrence of bulimic behaviors after seeking past treatment from Bulimia Nervosa
Our Dietitians Can Help With Bulimia Treatment
Our dietitians know what it feels like to be stuck and feel like there’s no way out. We have worked with many stuck in their recovery journey from bulimia and weren’t sure how to escape. Our dietitians are all trained to offer nutrition therapy for bulimia treatment. We can help you:
Connect the dots between the bulimic behaviors and your individual lived experience.
Gain somatic and cognitive tools to help decrease purging and bingeing behaviors
Address adequate and consistent nourishment, offering meal guidance when appropriate
Build tools around self-compassion. This includes challenging the eating disorder thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices
At Bravespace Nutrition, Bulimia Treatment in Seattle, WA Looks Like:
Defining progress by an improved relationship with food and less eating disorder behaviors.
Supporting your mental and physical health by exploring not only the behaviors themselves. We will discover what purpose they are serving and how they have helped you to cope.
Explore, challenge, and unpack thoughts and attitudes related to the eating disorder behaviors
Getting to know how the family you grew up with affected your relationship with food
Get a clear sense for your food behaviors and when they started
Develop a consistent eating plan with opportunities to integrate intuitive eating over time
Use body image work alongside nutrition counseling to support eating disorder recovery
What is Holding You Back From Seeking Support?
“The Bulimia isn’t that bad, it’s not like I am purging or bingeing every day." Eating disorders not only thrive in secrecy, but they also don’t want you to seek help. They will do anything they can to convince you that you are not “sick enough” to get support. This can include telling you that the purging or the bingeing isn’t “that bad.” Additionally, this culture doesn’t take eating disorders seriously. You don’t have to wait until things get worse before you seek support. In fact, waiting until things are worse before getting help will only leave you wishing that you had started sooner. If you have chaos in the brain about food and body, you need and deserve support!
Consider joining our body image support group
We believe a nourished life begins by stepping into a brave space. So, we created the Body Image Badass Support Group for women ages 18+ who are in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or chronic dieting.
In this group you will work with other women to build a sense of self-worth that is not based on your body shape or weight. You will learn new strategies to help you appreciate your body. And, you will be supported by your peers and a caring therapist along the way!
Begin Bulimia Nervosa Treatment in Seattle, WA
You deserve support in overcoming your eating disorder. Our nutrition therapists would be honored to support you from our Seattle, WA-based practice. The journey may be long, but we will be with you every step of the way. To start Bulimia treatment in Seattle, WA, follow these simple steps:
Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation by clicking the button below.
Meet with one of our caring dietitians.
Start your recovery journey today because you deserve more in life!
Other Services Offered at Bravespace Nutrition
Bulimia treatment isn’t the only service offered at our Seattle, Wa-based therapy practice. Other services include therapy for body image, binge eating, intuitive eating, Anorexia treatment, and chronic dieting. We also offer a body image support group, and business coaching as well. For more information, please feel free to visit our blog, FAQ, or resources page!
*Please note, we do not provide inpatient or residential treatment. Nutrition counseling is not an appropriate avenue yet if the eating disorder impairs your daily functioning or if a healthcare provider has referred you to eating disorder treatment. We can support you in recovery through outpatient care. Click here to find treatment. Click here to contact the NEDA helpline