Bulimia

Bulimia nervosa is a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by a cycle of bingeing and compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting designed to undo or compensate for the effects of binge eating.

Symptoms

  • Being preoccupied with your body shape and weight
  • Living in fear of gaining weigh
  • Hides body with baggy clothes
  • Forcing yourself to vomit to keep from gaining weight after bingeing
  • Fasting, restricting calories or avoiding certain foods between binges

If you need help, there are many places to call or go to.