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Bulimia Nervosa

[IMAGE]Bulimia is a type of eating disorder that is mainly characterized by bouts of binge eating and purging. A typical bulimic usually eats an excessive amount of food and then attempts to throw it up for the sole purpose of avoiding any weight gain. In addition to weakening the body, bulimia also works to poison one’s mind. Individuals who are plagued with bulimia usually have very low self-esteem and are extremely insecure about their self-image, which often causes them to constantly feel unattractive and unwanted.

Most eating disorders, including bulimia are not just about an obsession with food and weight loss, but rather an individual’s need to have control over something in their life when they feel as though they have none at all.

Signs and Side Effects of Bulimia

Physical and Psychological Symptoms Include:

  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Frequent trips to the bathroom after eating
  • Cycles of weight loss and weight gain
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Bulimia nervosa can frequently lead to serious health conditions over time.

Long Term Side Effects Include

  • Stomach ulcers
  • Dehydration
  • Heart disease including irregular heartbeat
  • Chemical imbalances
  • Teeth deterioration
  • Tearing of the esophagus


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Treatment Options

Treatment options available for eating disorders, including bulimia nervosa. Although it varies for every bulimic, psychological treatment, medications and support groups are among the most common forms of treatment options. With proper treatment and adequate support, overcoming eating disorders is possible.

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