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About the bulimia workbook

This workbook for teens is a comprehensive guide filled with a wide range of activities and exercises designed to support teenagers in overcoming bingeing and purging behaviors. This workbook offers practical strategies to help individuals regain control over their relationship with food, fostering a healthier and more balanced approach. Moreover, it provides valuable insights into understanding and managing difficult emotions that often contribute to the cycle of bulimia. By encouraging self-care and promoting body respect, this workbook empowers teenagers to develop a positive body image and cultivate a sense of self-worth beyond their appearance. With its interactive exercises and guidance, this workbook serves as a powerful tool to help teens break free from the destructive patterns of bulimia and embrace a healthier and happier life.

I translated this book in 2015 for Persian-speaking teenagers in Iran. I believe that due to various social and political reasons, these teenagers are unable to access high quality psychological services.

What is Bulimia nervosa?

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating. It followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or the use of laxatives. Individuals with bulimia often have a distorted body image and an intense fear of gaining weight. The cycle of bingeing and purging can become a compulsive and secretive behavior that individuals feel unable to control. This disorder can have serious physical and emotional consequences, including electrolyte imbalances, tooth decay, gastrointestinal problems, and depression. Finally, Treatment for bulimia typically involves a combination of therapy, nutritional counseling, and medication to address both the physical and psychological aspects of the disorder.

Original book title in English: The bulimia workbook for teens; activities to help you stop bingeing and purging
Author: Lisa M. Schab
A Division of New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publicated in: 2010