What is 'Bulimia'?
Bulimia Nervosa - physical and mental.
Bulimia is where a person gets into a cycle of binge eating and then purging. Bulimics often use laxatives to help with purging or they vomit. They are often extremely insecure about their own self worth and work hard for the approval of friends and family. Food for Bulimics, is a source of comfort. Helping a Bulimic is simpler than helping an Anorexic because they know they have a problem and are more willing to seek and accept help.
The main signs of Bulimia are:
- Binge eating
- Secretive eating
- Laxative, diet pill or diuretic abuse
- Weight fluctuations
- Swollen glands
- Harsh exercise routines and muscle weakness
- Mood swings and depression
- Fatigue
- Tooth decay
- Sore throats
- Substance abuse
Remember, not all sufferers will have all symptoms, depending on the severity of it!
...."And Ana wrecks your life, life an anorexia life...."