Bulimia Nervosa is a disorder in which one has frequent episodes of binge eating followed by purging or ridding the body of food. Bulimics often vomit, use laxatives and diuretics, and/or compulsively exercise. Bulimics are not visibly underweight;yet like anorexics, they use food as a means of coping with psychological problems. Unlike anorexics, bulimics feel out of control and recognize their abnormal behaviors. two to five young girls out of 100 develop bulimia.
How Do I Identify Bulimia Nervosa?
*secretive eating
*disappearance of large amount of food in short periods of time
*frequent trips to the bathroom after meals
*excessive, rigid exercise regimen
*swelling of the glands in neck and face area
*calluses on the back of hand and knuckles from self-induced vomiting
*discoloration, staining of the teeth
*creation of complex lifestyle schedules/rituals to make time for binge and purge sessions
* withdrawal from usual friends and activities
*preoccupation with body weight
*depression
*mood swings
*heartburn
*bloating
*irregular periods
*constipation
*indigestion
*sore throat
*weakness, exhaustion
*blood shots eyes
*dehydration
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