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Bulimia Nervosa Treatment
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Traditionally the first recommendation made for bulimia treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), principally because of the relative wealth of clinical research regarding its effectiveness. However, while CBT has been the most successful therapy, there are some indications that Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) can be equally as effective in bulimia treatment. Additionally, a number of support groups such as Overeaters Anonymous function to help people recover from bulimia.
A second bulimia treatment model, which may or may not function in combination with CBT, involves prescription anti-depressants, most notably tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and serotonin reuptake inhibitors, with the SSRI’s showing the most promise in clinical trials.
Care is almost always provided on an out-patient basis except when the patient needs medical attention for life-threatening physical complications or severe psychological problems.
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EatingDisordersOnline.com does not make recommendations for bulimia treatment nor dispense medical advice; only a physician is qualified to determine the proper treatment for any patient. We present the following information for general education purposes only.
In this Article:
Traditionally the first recommendation made for bulimia treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), principally because of the relative wealth of clinical research regarding its effectiveness. However, while CBT has been the most successful therapy, there are some indications that Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) can be equally as effective in bulimia treatment. Additionally, a number of support groups such as Overeaters Anonymous function to help people recover from bulimia.
A second bulimia treatment model, which may or may not function in combination with CBT, involves prescription anti-depressants, most notably tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and serotonin reuptake inhibitors, with the SSRI’s showing the most promise in clinical trials.
Care is almost always provided on an out-patient basis except when the patient needs medical attention for life-threatening physical complications or severe psychological problems.
Click here for Bulimia Treatment Locater
EatingDisordersOnline.com does not make recommendations for bulimia treatment nor dispense medical advice; only a physician is qualified to determine the proper treatment for any patient. We present the following information for general education purposes only.
