So, the treatment of the problem is must to save the life of a victim. Treatment involves mental as well as physical care. Medical intervention is necessary depending on the severity of the case. Antidepressants may be prescribed. There is nutritional counseling and psychotherapy required for complete treatment. Often it is seen that the victim denies even having a problem and delays treatment. Anorexia and bulimia is said by many of the afflicted women to be an escape and/or a self punishment. Like recovering from any disorder or addiction, there are times of weakness and temptation to fall back into old habits. Most often this occurs when the person feels depressed. Addictions are most often at their strongest and the addict at their weakest when the person is depressed.

While recovering from anorexia or bulimia can and usually does require outside help, experts say it is often up to the woman to begin the healing process. She has to learn to love herself. There has to be self acceptance for this healing to take place. And for physical healing to take place, there first has to be emotional and mental healing. Women need to learn to practice good nutrition. Women need to not view food as their evil enemy. She need to be explained that eating a healthy, well-balanced diet will not make you fat or gain weight, but a regular exercise program, will make you as strong and healthy and fit and beautiful as you can be. Support groups are also very successful in this regard.