Bulimia
Eating Disorders
Definition:
Bulimia is the obsessive desire to lose weight.
Description
Most people purge, the act of making oneself puke.
Signs of Bulimia
- Eats large amounts of food
- trips to the bathroom after a meal
- a lot of exercising
Causes
The obsession over weight, dieting, and body image usually causes bulimia
Causes sore throats
Causes stomach aches
Causes tooth damage and gum disease
Relationship
Most people look in the mirror and see fat, even though they are skinny.
HELP!
To help someone that has an eating disorder, educate yourself about the disorder, let them know you care, and have a treatment resource ready.