Treatment for Bulimia: Treatment for bulimia aims to provide the individual with a healthier sense of self, develop healthier eating habits and reverse some of the disorder’s more serious complications.  Given the serious health complications associated with bulimia, it is imperative that treatment is sought immediately.  Unfortunately this can be extremely difficult as many people with bulimia initially refuse treatment or believe they do not need help.  The desire to remain thin outweighs the desire to be healthy.    Treatment for bulimia typically involves a team approach that includes a variety of professionals including doctors, psychiatrists or psychologists and dietitians.  The most common treatment regime includes:   Medical care to treat physical conditions associated with bulimia Psychotherapy (individual, family or group therapy may all be beneficial) to help the individual deal with behaviors and thoughts that are associated with bulimia Nutritional therapy for guidance on a healthy diet Hospitalization is common due to the medical complications associated with bulimia Medications are not used to treat bulimia; however it is common that such treatment is used to treat other psychiatric disorders associated with bulimia (such as depression or anxiety).   Treatment of bulimia utilizes a specific program that involves three main stages:   Restoring weight that has been lost to severe dieting and purging Treating psychological disturbances such as distortion of body image, low self-esteem, and interpersonal conflicts Achieving long-term remission and rehabilitation, or full recovery   Early diagnosis and treatment significantly increases the success rate for treatment.