Do People Have Bulimia Forever?
In most cases the answer is “no.” Some people are successfully treated while others seem to “grow out” of the problem. However, researchers are not yet sure of the long-term course of bulimia. Part of the problem is that bulimia has only been frequently diagnosed in the past 20 to 30 years. In many cases it can take several years before the bulimic behaviors are reduced or eliminated. Sometimes the binging and compensating activities may disappear for months or even years only to come back. Other times they may disappear and never return. And yet other times they continue, especially if left untreated, without ever stopping.
