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The treatment for bulimia is done through behavioral and group therapy and nutritional monitoring, as it is possible to identify the cause of bulimia, ways to reduce compensatory behavior and obsession with the body, and to promote a relationship healthier with food.
In some cases, it may also be necessary to use medication, especially when in therapy sessions signs and symptoms of psychological changes that may be related to bulimia are identified, such as depression and anxiety, for example. Learn more about bulimia.
1. Therapy
The realization of therapy is important for the psychologist to be able to identify the person's behavior and suggest ways to make the person think differently to face situations and feelings that may be related to bulimia, in addition to being important to establish strategies awareness and to avoid compensatory behavior.
In addition, therapy sessions will also focus on understanding the patient's personal relationships or difficult moments such as the loss of loved ones or major changes in personal or professional life, with the purpose of strengthening family and friends relationships, which may provide support. to overcome bulimia.
Therapy sessions should be held 1 to 2 times a week and group therapy may also be indicated, as in this situation other people who also have bulimia or who have already been treated can participate and share their experiences, promoting empathy and encouraging the treatment.
2. Nutritional monitoring
Nutritional monitoring is essential in the treatment of bulimia and is done in order to clarify doubts about food and calories in food, showing how to make healthy food choices to promote control or weight loss without putting health at risk, in addition to stimulating a healthy relationship with food.
Thus, the nutritionist prepares a food plan for the person, respecting their preferences and lifestyle, and that promotes the correct development and proper functioning of the organism. In addition, the eating plan is also made taking into account any nutritional deficiency, and in some cases the use of vitamin and mineral supplements, for example, may be indicated.
3. Medicines
The use of medication is only indicated when during therapy the psychologist checks for signs that bulimia is related to another psychological disorder, such as depression or anxiety, for example. In these cases, the person is referred to the psychiatrist so that a new assessment can be made and the most appropriate medication can be indicated.
It is important that the person uses the medication according to the psychiatrist's recommendation, as well as regular consultations, as it is possible that the response to the treatment is verified and adjustments in the doses of the medication can be made.
How much time does the treatment last
The duration of treatment for bulimia varies from person to person, because it depends on several factors, the main one being the recognition and acceptance of the disorder by the person and commitment to follow the guidelines of the nutritionist, psychologist and psychiatrist.
Thus, treatment should be carried out until there are no more signs that the person may return to relapse of the disease, however it is still important to maintain therapy sessions and nutritional monitoring.
To speed up the person's recovery process and promote their sense of well-being, it is important that family and friends are close to provide support and support during treatment.