College students today are more stressed than they have ever been. A large number of college students have been found to develop eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia. Bulimia is an eating disorder in which one binges and purges, meaning they eat all the food they desire and then throw it all up after. A large amount of women in college, and some men too, were found to be affected by bulimia. Only 2 out of 5, however, sought help for this mental illness. It is important for one suffering from bulimia to seek out an adult in order to find the help they need. Most are worried that seeking help will require them to drop out of college, however, most colleges allow students to take a medical leave. Treatment involves mental and physical components. The length of treatment depends on the severity of the patient and their quickness in recovery. It is important to start by finding an adult on campus you trust, such as a professor, wellness counselor, residence assistant, or even an advisor. An eating disorder specialist can determine what type of treatment would best suit the patient and help support a full recovery for the student.
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Key Points:
- 1Due to financial, academic, social, and career-oriented stress, college students are susceptible to eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating.
- 2Students fear recovery may negatively affect their college careers, and often do not seek treatment.
- 3However, simply talking with a specialist or trusted individual can result in a recovery plan that ensures students receive treatment and successfully complete college.
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