Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by repeated episodes of binge eating (consuming a large amount of food in a short period of time) and purging (eliminating calorie consumption) at least once a week for three months. Methods of purging may include self-induced vomiting, compulsive exercise, laxative use, diuretic use, insulin misuse, and/or diet pill use.
Symptoms often include eating beyond the point of fullness, feeling out of control during a binge, frequent dieting, and inappropriate compensatory behaviors following a binge. Behaviors are typically accompanied by negative body image related to size, weight, and shape. Many individuals experiencing Bulimia Nervosa may also struggle with co-occurring conditions such as self-injury, substance abuse, and impulsivity.
Symptoms often include eating beyond the point of fullness, feeling out of control during a binge, frequent dieting, and inappropriate compensatory behaviors following a binge. Behaviors are typically accompanied by negative body image related to size, weight, and shape. Many individuals experiencing Bulimia Nervosa may also struggle with co-occurring conditions such as self-injury, substance abuse, and impulsivity.