Center for Young Women's HealthAmenorrea: Cuando una mujer no tiene su periodo menstrual. La amenorrea es un síntoma de que el peso puede estar muy bajo o que las hormonas en el cuerpo no … read more
Articles Tagged: bulimia
Trastornos Alimenticios: Causas y Factores de Riesgo
Hay muchas teorías sobre qué causan los trastornos alimenticios y para cada persona la razón puede ser diferente. Aun así, la mayoría de los trastornos alimenticios son causados por una … read more
I have bulimia, and I’m not sure if I should tell my parents. They would probably get mad at me.
Thank you for this question. Telling your parents about your struggle with bulimia can definitely be nerve-wracking, but can also be so important to make sure you’re able to get … read more
Trastornos Alimenticios: Mitos
Mito: Todas las personas con trastornos alimenticios están bajas de peso. Realidad: Los trastornos alimenticios afectan a cada individuo a través de todo el espectro del peso. Los trastornos alimenticios … read more
Trastornos Alimenticios: Síntomas
Anorexia nerviosa: Los síntomas de la anorexia suelen ser difíciles de notar porque las personas que sufren este trastorno pueden ser muy buenas ocultando sus conductas alimentarias. Pueden ingerir bocados … read more
I’ve had bulimia for almost 3 years, and now I’m in the recovery process. Some days I’m fine and other days I feel fat and terrible about myself, especially before/during my period (I bloat badly during that time). Is there anything I can do to lessen the bloating during my periods? And is there anything I can do to take my mind off of all the food I ate when I feel fat?
The recovery process for bulimia will have some days that are harder than others and it is important that you find ways to cope through those times. For days that … read more
Eating Disorders: Causes and Risk Factors
There are many theories about what causes eating disorders and for each person the reason can be different. However, most eating disorders are caused by a combination of biological, psychological, … read more
Eating Disorders: Symptoms
Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms of anorexia can be hard to notice because people with this condition can be very good at hiding their eating disorder behaviors. They may take small bites, … read more
College Health: Mental Health Issues
How can I develop a healthy social life at college? Definitely keep in touch with friends and family from home, but make sure you develop new friendships at school. You’ll … read more
Counseling and Therapy
Mental health and wellness is something all humans need to take care of. After all, each of us has a brain that impacts our feelings and emotions. Sometimes we need … read more