Bulimia is a Bully
Bulimia
Bulimia isn't just a diseases, it's death
3.9% of bulimic individuals will die out of the 4% that have bulimia.
Bulimia is a disease when you eat all the food you want, but then you purge, (throwing up) after. People do this so others don't suspect that they have an eating disorder.
Symptoms of Bulimia
- Physical Symptom-Sore throat
- Emotional Symptoms-Anxiety/Depression
- Social Symptom-Socially Isolated
- Behavioral Symptom-Throwing up;Purging
- Another (Physical) Symptom-Sores on fingers
Kids with Bulimia
They are as young as 5 years old. These kids are still growing, and it is very dangerous for little kids to be damaging their body in this way.
Teens with Bulimia
Bulimia is most common in teens. They feel they have to fit in at school, so they think being skinnier will help, but it only hurts them.
Adults with Bulimia
In adults, they usually started when they are teens, and have continued into adulthood.
Paula Abdul Had Bulimia, You're Not Alone!
Paula Abdul started the bad ways of bulimia at 16 years old, and was bulimic for 17 years. She felt since she was so famous she had to stay thin. She also didn't want her fans to know that she wasn't perfect. But, she realized what she was doing was wrong, and she got help and she felt much better after her month long recovery. She was brave enough to get help, and you can too!
Getting Help
YOU can be brave enough to take actions against bulimia if you have. Visit the website below and call the number, and those are the first steps! Take charge of your body, and stop letting bulimia bully you.
Website: http://www.helpguide.org/articles/eating-disorders/bulimia-nervosa.htm
Phone: 1-800-931-2237