For many people, substance abuse develops as a way to cope with a co-occurring disorder. Co-occurring disorders are any mental health issue that co-exists with a substance abuse problem. Statistics show that nearly half of all people with a severe mental disorder are affected by substance abuse, and 29 percent of all people diagnosed as mentally ill abuse either alcohol or drugs. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, mental health issues can be painful and difficult to cope with, which is why many people with mental health problems use substances to feel better. Using drugs or alcohol can provide a temporary escape and temporarily numb their symptoms, but it does not solve the underlying problem. Unfortunately, this escape is only temporary and the mental health symptoms will inevitably worsen over time as a result of the alcohol or drug use.
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Many people who suffer from eating disorders want to know if it’s possible to fully recover from an eating disorder. The short answer is yes, it is possible; but it is a process that requires a lot of patience, honesty, self-forgiveness and hard work to see it through. According to Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) (www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org), the only way to live a happy life free of your eating disorder is to show up, do the work, tell the truth and let go of the outcomes. Here are some more suggestions from Eating Disorders Anonymous to help you on your journey to recovery (taken from the EDA publication: Suggestions for Recovery).
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Just like you, many people suffering from bulimia want to recover but don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re scared to face your disorder, maybe you don’t know where to start, or maybe you’re frustrated because you’ve tried to stop many times and keep relapsing. Whatever your reasons are for continuing your behavior, the bottom line is you want to get help. If this sounds like you, keep reading. Here are seven secrets to help you recover from bulimia.

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