Treatment Of Nervous Bulimia
Rare but potentially fatal complications associated with bulimia include gastric rupture, esophageal tears, and hazardous cardiac arrhythmias. In severe cases of bulimia nervosa, medical monitoring is required to detect and treat potential complications.
Psychiatric treatment
Outpatient cognitive-behavioral therapy is the most effective treatment for bulimia nervosa. This therapy facilitates the healthy processing and management of a patient’s thoughts and emotions. Studies have demonstrated that psychotherapy is effective for alleviating bulimia nervosa symptoms. There are numerous varieties of helpful therapies;
Cognitive behavioral therapy – CBT – assists patients in normalizing their dietary habits and identifying maladaptive behaviors or unhealthy beliefs.
This type of psychotherapy involves parents in an effort to alter the unhealthy eating patterns of their adolescents. It is also useful for assisting the patient’s family in overcoming developmental obstacles and regaining control of the patient’s diet.
Interpersonal psychotherapy – It aids in enhancing patient communication and resolving issues in close relationships.
