About bulimia nervosa
There is a lot of mismatched information when it comes to food bulimia. To understand how this disease occurs, let's look at three essential aspects. The first of these are recurrent episodes of binge eating, which is when the person eats, in a given period of time, a quantity of food well above the normal for most people at that time and under similar circumstances.
The second has to do with how the disease is usually recognized, with the frequent episodes of vomiting caused. The person with bulimia nervosa has recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain, purging (vomiting) being the most common. The use of laxatives and diuretics, among other methods, are also these inappropriate behaviors.
The shape and body weight for the person with corporal bulimia, as in anorexia nervosa, have an exaggerated connotation, these physical factors being extremely important to build their self-esteem.
Much more common in women than in men, Bulimia Nervosa is a disorder that starts, most of the time, in adolescence or early adulthood and can be triggered by some stressful and remarkable event in someone's life.
It should also be noted the high risk of suicide among people with bulimia nervosa. However, unlike people with anorexia nervosa, academic/professional performance is commonly maintained. Social life is the most likely to be adversely affected by the disease.
There may also be significant social isolation and difficulty in reaching the academic/professional level that is in line with their potentials. However, it is also common to have this condition and to continue with their activities normally, without compromising social and academic/professional functioning for a long period.
It is important to diagnose, understand and treat bulimia nervosa, as early diagnosis and treatment can alter a person's life trajectory. Clarifying family members about the disorder is also important, so that the patient is not required to achieve impossible goals or put them in stressful situations and so that they can help maintain drug treatment, ensuring that they does not forget or discourage themselves.
How we treat
Novo Nascer offers comprehensive and individualized treatment to treat bulimia nervosa. After all, each person is unique, with life stories, and physical and mental profiles completely different from each other.
Our treatment programs incorporate the combination of therapies that use the speech as a rehabilitation tool, clinical medical and psychiatric treatments and complementary therapies with practices to help balance body and mind.
We will unveil together with the patient the impact that bulimia nervosa has brought to their life and how their way of seeing the world and their lifestyle are directly connected with health and well-being.
The complete treatment of Novo Nascer also involves an inspiring environment for relaxation and reflection, physical activities, nutritional services and a balanced diet, in addition to a team of therapists ready to assist in group and individual sessions, whether they are scheduled, or are also unscheduled if the patient requests.
Novo Nascer believes that by enabling the individual to get to know themselves better, as well as the nuances of the disorder which they live with and helping them to explore and use the best therapeutic practices, it is possible to achieve more independence and balance. Thus, patient, family and clinic pave the way for that person's potential to work in favor of a happier life journey.
