The Truth About Bulimia: Bulimia Myths & Misconceptions

If you think you might be living with bulimia nervosa or know someone who is, it can be really scary. Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by excessive eating, or binge eating, followed by a compensatory behavior. While many people are familiar with the bulimic behavior of throwing up or purging after a binge episode, this is not the only way bulimia shows up.

Hear from JED Expert, Rebecca Eyre, MA, LMHC, and CEO of Project HEAL as she discusses misconceptions about food and exercise, highlighting that our bodies require nourishment and that exercise should be a joyful activity rather than a means of punishment. She also addresses the common assumption that bulimia "only affects women", noting that people of all genders can struggle with the disorder. Bulimia is scary but is also very treatable and, with the right support, you can make changes and feel so much better.

You CAN recover from bulimia with help from friends, family, and professionals. To learn more about bulimia and how you can get help for it, visit: https://jedfoundation.org/resource/what-is-bulimia-nervosa-and-how-do-i-get-help-for-it/

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