Seek help from a doctor or mental health professional
Tell a trusted person about your struggle
Start therapy with an eating-disorder specialist
Consider cognitive behavioral therapy
Follow a meal plan from a registered dietitian
Eat regular meals and snacks every day
Avoid skipping meals or fasting
Identify triggers for bingeing and purging
Remove access to purge-related tools when possible
Practice urge-surfing and delay techniques
Use coping skills like journaling, breathing, or calling someone
Join a support group
Treat related anxiety, depression, or trauma
Monitor physical health with medical checkups
Replace self-criticism with self-compassion
Set small, realistic recovery goals
Avoid dieting or weight-loss attempts during recovery
Build a routine for sleep, hydration, and activity
Ask for immediate help if you feel medically unwell or at risk of self-harm