Terapia Bulimia

TREATMENT MODE

The treatment method for bulimia depends on the stage of the disease. Outpatient treatment is sufficient when the patient, under the care of a psychiatrist, psychotherapist and dietitian, achieves satisfactory improvement in treatment. The treatment is intended for patients who use outpatient treatment and do not see the effects. The sooner treatment is started, the shorter and more effective it will be.

COMPREHENSIVE THERAPY

Treatment of bulimia requires the use of appropriate therapeutic methods (psychotherapy, nutritional therapy and, if necessary, pharmacotherapy) depending on the stage of the disease.

Psychotherapy in the case of bulimia treatment should take place on many levels and include integrative psychotherapy, Body Image Therapy and psychoeducation.

Thanks to psychoeducation, the patient learns the principles of healthy eating and developing appropriate eating habits. An element of bulimia treatment is changing the way of thinking about food and perceiving one’s body.

People suffering from bulimia have a disturbed image of their own body and a negative perception of its elements. Thanks to Body Image Therapy, patients have the opportunity to develop a realistic perception of their body.

An important element of psychotherapy is the interaction with other patients within a patient’s community. Patients show each other great support and understanding and through this, learn to distance themselves from their symptoms.

A comprehensive therapeutic approach also includes art therapy classes, where the patient has the opportunity to express their emotions, feelings, moods, associations with the help of art. Patients often present their illness (usually unconsciously) when creating works during art therapy classes, which is the basis for the development of further therapy. Additionally, paints, music and dance facilitate the expression of emotions and help patients understand the symptoms of the disease.

NUTRITIONAL THERAPY

Nutritional therapy includes individually adjusted caloric intake and type of diet depending on the patient’s somatic condition and the advancement of the disease. Throughout the treatment period at the Specialist Therapy Center, the patient is under the constant care of a psychodietitian, clinical dietitian and internist, and the diet is constantly adjusted to the patient’s current needs. In addition to an individually selected diet, an element of nutritional therapy is also eating meals together, thanks to which the patient has the opportunity to develop healthy eating habits.