3600 S Yosemite St Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80237
You don’t have to fight your battles with bulimia alone any longer—no more cycles of bingeing and purging, feeling out of control, or struggling with guilt and shame. Learn how Jenny’s approach to bulimia treatment can help you break free from these harmful patterns and develop a healthier relationship with food and your body.
Treating bulimia is complex and often involves combining several disciplines of psychotherapy and even nutritional coaching. The most common type of therapy for bulimia is psychotherapy, which helps you address the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to bingeing and purging.
If you need a medical professional to address physical symptoms caused by bulimia, such as electrolyte imbalances or digestive problems, we recommend calling a doctor as soon as possible. A comprehensive assessment of your physical health comes first before addressing the underlying psychological reasons that contribute to bulimia nervosa.
Knowing you need intervention isn’t always as easy as it seems. If you’re wondering whether you should reach out for help, chances are you probably should. To be safe, here are some clear signs you may have bulimia and could benefit from talking to an eating disorder specialist.
Binge eating, or overindulging in food until you are uncomfortably full or faster than usual, is a sign of binge eating. Eating alone due to embarrassment about how much food you eat or feeling disgusted about how much you eat is also a sign of binge eating.
Feeling like they have no control over eating is characteristic of binge eating, but what follows for people who suffer from bulimia is purging or feeling guilt or shame from their eating habits. To not feel guilty, individuals with bulimia will exercise obsessively, vomit, skip meals, take laxatives, or change medications to lose weight.
When you eat, even if you didn’t binge eat, you may experience a feeling of shame. This is common and often relates to fear of judgment from others, internalized societal pressures, or negative self-beliefs.
Skipping meals is another sign of purging – often present among people who suffer from bulimia. Skipping meals can feel like taking control of your eating habits, but this feeling of control is usually accompanied by a period of binge eating, where the cycle repeats.
Overexercising can be a masked symptom of an underlying eating disorder, such as bulimia. While physical fitness is essential for overall health, excessive exercise to the point of exhaustion or injury can be a sign of unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Living with bulimia is a tricky thing to manage on your own. Please know that recovery is 100% possible with the right kind of guidance. In my private practice, I have helped dozens of people who have suffered from the devastating effects of bulimia. And I can help you too.
Here are some benefits of working with me at my private practice located in Denver:
My doors are always open to you! My office is located at 3600 S Yosemite St, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80237. I believe in-person sessions are great for creating a person-to-person connection, but I also understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so I can also do online sessions.
I’ve been helping individuals overcome their eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. If you’re looking for a therapist who truly cares about helping people who are afflicted with eating disorders, then I’m your therapist!
My private practice was formed ten years ago. At that time, I discovered that I had a wealth of knowledge that was helpful not only for treating issues related to self-esteem, mood swings, and intense fear but also for eating disorders. I have many resources available to those who want homework.
Living with an eating disorder is tough, but what’s more difficult is doing it without help or guidance. I started my private practice because I’m passionate about helping individuals overcome eating disorders, including binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia.
There are many different approaches to addressing bulimia. Here are some of the most effective types of therapy I’ve seen in my private practice for effective treatment of bulimia.
Talking through your eating disorder with a therapist is not just about venting your problems; it aids you in uncovering the valid reasons for your destructive or unhealthy behaviors. One of the first steps to treating bulimia is understanding the psychological and emotional aspects of the eating disorder, which often means talking and being vulnerable.
CBT therapy for bulimia nervosa, otherwise known as cognitive behavioral therapy, is a widely used form of therapy for bulimia nervosa. Addressing challenging issues like binge eating, purging behaviors, body image issues, and negative thought patterns can help break the cycle and free you from behaviors that perpetuate bulimia.
IPT, or Interpersonal Psychotherapy, focuses on addressing issues that may be exacerbated by bulimia — including perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear of vulnerability, and social anxiety. IPT helps individuals improve their communication skills, build healthier relationships, and develop coping strategies for interpersonal stressors that may trigger binge eating or purging behaviors.
Therapy is a cornerstone of bulimia recovery.
It provides a safe space to explore the underlying emotional and psychological factors contributing to the disorder. Through therapy, you can learn to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs about body image, weight, and self-worth as well as improve self-esteem and body image. Establishing a healthy eating habit comes in time through effective bulimia therapy.
There are a number of therapy approaches that are helpful in addressing bulimia. The one’s I’ve had the most success with include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
The duration of bulimia therapy varies depending on individual circumstances, severity of symptoms, and treatment approach. While some people may see improvement in a few months, full recovery often takes longer. It’s important to remember that recovery is a process and progress may not be linear. Consistent therapy and self-care are crucial for long-term success.
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Noticing the signs of bulimia is the first step to growing awareness of your eating disorder. If you suffer from the symptoms mentioned above, I encourage you to reach out for a free 30-minute consultation. Getting help is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of strength, inner resolve, and belief in your future self to overcome what you’re going through right now.
Jenny Wegner Therapy is dedicated to helping you or a loved one overcome the battle of having an eating disorders.
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