Bulimia can also result in death if untreated. Professional counseling and treatment is a must to overcome the behaviors associated with bulimia. They may eat to attempt to fill this emptiness. These are foods that we associate with childhood or other times when we felt emotionally safe and fulfilled. They may be foods that were given by caretakers as rewards or pacifiers.
Weight management becomes difficult for the compulsive overeater.
This can cause the person to resort to drastic diets or purging methods to compensate for the excessive food intake. Thus, compulsive overeaters can be at risk for developing bulimia. Many compulsive overeaters suffer from a lack of self-esteem. Behavior modification and other counseling techniques can be used to overcome the food addiction and to deal with the underlying feelings which cause the overeating. A caring attitude and genuine concern to help the eating disturbed or disordered person are the most essential things to have.