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Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia is more widespread than anorexia. It involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting or purging through the use of laxatives, diet pills, diuretics (water pills), excessive exercising or fasting. Many times people might just exercise all the time instead of purge to get rid of food. Some bulimia suffers are hard to identify since they might be at a normal body weight and you see them eat at regular intervals. Sometimes the shame and guilt associated with these eating behaviors may make a person embarrassed or too ashamed to ask for help. Like anorexia, bulimia is a psychological problem. Due to the rapid losses of fluid and electrolytes, associated with purging or sweat loss, bulimia is also life-threatening.
Some signs include:
- Excessive concern about weight, body image and food
- Eats large volumes of food and then “gets rid” of it by vomiting, fasting or exercising
- Reliance on eating as a way to deal with uncomfortable feelings
- Frequent episodes of binge eating followed by feelings of guilt or shame
- Disappearing after a meal (to vomit in the bathroom)
- Dental problems and irritation of throat
- Digestion issues like bloating, constipation and diarrhea
- Realization that eating pattern is abnormal
- Lightheadedness and headaches
- Irregular menstrual periods