What is Bulimia (Bulimia Nervosa)?

Bulimics are caught in the devastating and addictive binge-purge cycle. The Bulimic eats compulsively and then purges through self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives, diuretics, diet pills, ipecac, strict diets, fasts, chew-spitting, vigorous exercise, or other compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain. Binges usually consist of the consumption of large amounts of food in a short period of time. Binge eating disorders usually occurs in secret. Bulimics, like Anorexics, are also obsessively involved with their body shape and weight. The medical complications of bulimia nervosa or binge-purge cycle can be severe and like Anorexia can be fatal.

People with bulimia often feel out of control in other areas of life, besides food. Bulimia can have serious medical consequences including dental and esophageal problems, kidney damage, chemical imbalance, and loss of energy and vitality.

If Bulimia Nervosa is left untreated,
it can be FATAL.

The following are some of the common warning signs which indicate that a person may be suffering from bulimia:

1. •Often engages in binge eating
   

2. •Uses the bathroom frequently during and after meals
   

3. •Reacts to stress by overeating
   

4. •Cannot voluntarily stop eating
   

5. •Is constantly concerned about eating
   

6. •Feels guilty or ashamed about eating
   

7. •Experiences fluctuations in weight
   

8. •Has swollen glands
   

9. •Has mood swings of depression
   

10. •Feels out of control