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Can being bulimic land you in a mental institution?
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Not necessarily: There are outpt eating disorder programs in most geographic areas. Hospitalization is only used when there would be medical danger to the patient if they were not in a hospital. See a psychologist or psychiatrist who specializes in treating eating disorders. Many also find help from overeaters anonymous (not just for the obese - this is an incorrect stereotype). Find more info at www.Oa.Org.
Answered 4/6/2014
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