Bulimia Rehab

You've just found a wonderfully educational website about eating disorders
and how to correct them. Updated daily so come back often!

Eating Disorders and the Narcissist
By Sam Vaknin

Patients suffering from eating disorders binge on food and sometimes are both anorectic and bulimic. This is an impulsive behavior as defined by the DSM (particularly in the case of BPD and to a lesser extent of Cluster B disorders in general). Some patients develop these disorders as a way to self-mutilate. It is a convergence of two pathological behaviors: self-mutilation and an impulsive (rather, compulsive or ritualistic) behavior.

The key to improving the mental state of patients with dual diagnosis (a personality disorder plus an eating disorder) lies in concentrating upon their eating and sleeping disorders.

By controlling their eating disorders, patients assert control over thei...
[ Read Article ]

More Eating Disorder Resources

In the News

Avil quits after eating disorder
Hollie Avil, who competed in the triathlon at the Beijing Olympics, retires after battling an eating disorder. Read More ...

Olympian Quits After Eating Disorder Battle
A promising Olympic triathlete has told Sky News how she walked away from the sport just months before the London Games because of her battle with an eating disorder and depression. Read More ...

Hollie Avil: Why I quit Olympics
Olympic triathlete Hollie Avil says she quit the sport after battling an eating disorder. Read More ...

Material Connection Disclosure:
If you purchase any items as a result of clicking any advertisements on this website,
please be aware that we receive material compensation.

Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Contact Us