does bulimia run in the family?
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NO bulimia is not inheritable, but lemme expand on chi_o_dawnie's answer.\n\nThere are some psychological tendencies that people have which are somewhat heritable. For example, some people have highly addictive personalities. They may have extensive histories of alcoholism. Is alcoholism it inherited? No, it's not. But that person whose from a family of alcoholics can inherit the tendency to become addicted to alcohol. But if and only they begin drinking a lot! If that person never drinks, then they can never be an alcoholic.\n\nSame with bulimia. If you inherit the kind of tendencies that compel you to exercise extreme control over things like your *weight* then you will have a much easier time becoming a bulimic than another person who doesn't have those innate, inherited psychological tendencies.\n\nBut let's not forget that ENVIRONMENT plays a big part. It certainly does not help that the media bombards us with images of extremely skinny people, and society pressures us to emulate them.\n\nSo if you add a high-pressure environment, plus an inherited tendecy to be a control freak, you have the perfect combination for a home-grown bulimic.
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Never been bulimic before but my mom was anorexic a few years ago and now she watches what she eats, check on some information on the glycemic index\nGood Luck
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My cousin's daughter (my Godchild) developed this condition while going through puberty.  She would have a sneezing attack when she finished eating a regular meal, but not when she snacked.  Specialists determined she had no food allergies, but was suffering from an anxiety disorder.  They determined it may have had something to do with felling "guilty" about eating.  It was a blessing in disguise; she was diagnosed as having a psychological eating disorder similar to bulemia.  Through frequent counseling, it prevented her from progressing to a harmful full-blown eating disorder.  However, it is really strange that your father has it as well.  My suggestion then would be to talk to your doctor so tests can be done.  Hope this helps some.
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No, it's not true.  Diabetes is partly related to genetic factors, meaning it runs in families-- some families have more of a tendency than others to get it.  There's no specifica pattern to which family members get it-- sometimes a person from every generation will get it, sometime none will, sometimes you'll get it and no one else in your family (that you know of) will have had it.  In addition to genetics/heredity, a lot of it has to do with how you live your life.  Someone who has many family members with it could decrease their own chances of getting it by exercizing, eating right, avoiding junk food, maintaining a weight and losing weight if they become overweight.
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First your problem is not that you cant keep the pill down.  Not to sound like your mom, but you really need to talk with someone about your bulimic tendencies.  This is a serious problem.  I would look into the patch, but they are finding more and more problems with it causing blood clots.  I dont know if 4 hours is long enough.  You are putting not only yourself at risk from the bulimia, you are risking bringing a child into this world when you arent ready for it.  Please go to a doctor about both of these problems.  That would be the best thing.  Even talk to a health department or someone confindentially.
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Anorexia doesn't happen to normal well-rounded people.  It usually happens to girls between the ages of 16 and 18.  It stems from self-hatred and believe it or not, it's a control issue.  The person loathes themselves for being fat or unloved by others and they feel like they have no control over things in their lives.  I had anorexia when I was between 16 and 18.  I hardly ate anything for 2 years!  I hated myself because I had a terrible alcoholic father that resented having us kids because he couldn't take all his money and gamble with it.  He had to support us.  I think it was my way of getting back at him and being liked by my peers all at the same time.  Don't be afraid to diet.  If you have normal feelings about yourself and have some control in your life, you'll be fine.
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Get psychological help. It could be just talking to your doctor about the effects of bulimia. You could burn your espohagus (the tube going from mouth to stomach), you could develop ulcers, you could weaken the sphincter muscle at the top of your stomach, you could rot your teeth, you could burst blood vessels in your eyes, etc. And that's not even talking about the starvation issue. You need to find out why you're doing this so you can stop before it becomes a habit.
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My brother also had male anorexia/muscle dysmorphia. He died at age 29 of heart failure due to complications however he was very muscular/low body fat and took way too many diuretics and/laxatives. Few people recognize male anorexia due to the fact that it is common in more females than males. Men also disguise a lot of their symptoms by stating they "work out a lot"\n  I was also diagnosed (anorexia/bulimia) at the age of 18 and have fought an uphill battle ever since. I have been in recovery since I was 26 and have found a healthier way to live. I and the Dr's do not think it ever goes away you just learn to handle it better and realize it IS psychological. Be ready HE WILL deny it and perhaps get agitated.\nI will think of you and him and I pray he gets the help he needs. Its a tough battle but one worth fighting to keep your life. \nPrayers and peace ~i~\n\nYou may want to look over these sites. The second link is a great resource for signs of the disorder. The third one is one mans story with the disorder.
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OMG. I had that problem when I was bulimic. Yes, it is bulimia. It is a form of depression, get help. Don't stop getting help either. You will live with this for your entire life. I know because I do, but I am watched for the signs of trouble. Please get help, I'm begging you!\nGet better!!!!!
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you do have an eating disorder from the sound of it. please get some help now because the longer you wait the more harn you do to your body.
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Years ago i was riding in the car with my aunt, who seemed to have the perfect family.  I had 5 cousins, they lived in a beautiful house, everything seemed to run like clockwork, nice clothes, sports, happy mealtimes.  My parents were divorced and my mother was mentally ill.  I asked my aunt why my family was so messed up, and hers was so perfect.  She replied that every family has its problems.  \nYears later I learned of their problems.  It was true.\nEvery family has their problems.\n\nBut, family is the best thing we have, isn't it?  We just need to rise to the challenge and love and help each other as best we can.
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Bulimia the though makes me sick
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don't be bulimic.  it can make you lose weight, but you're killing your body. don't.
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PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) does not cause Bulimia.\n\nIf your hormones don't work in the normal way, your ovaries might make too many eggs. Those eggs turn into many cysts. The cysts (say: "sists") are like little balloons filled with liquid. \n\nPolycystic ovary syndrome is called PCOS for short. Women in their childbearing years can get it. It often begins in the teenage years. It doesn't go away. \n\nDoctors don't know what causes PCOS. If you have PCOS, you may have a problem with the way your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Because of this problem, the hormones that control your ovaries and menstrual periods can become abnormal.\n\nIf you have PCOS, you are more likely to get high blood pressure or diabetes. This means you have a greater risk for strokes and heart attacks. \n\nBecause of irregular menstrual periods, women with PCOS are more likely to be infertile (unable to get pregnant). They may also have a higher risk for cancer of the uterus or breast.\n\nYour doctor will look for the signs of PCOS. Blood tests that measure your hormone levels can help. An ultrasound exam can show if you have cysts on your ovaries. \n\nIf you have PCOS, you might need to lose weight. Medicine can help with your menstrual cycle, abnormal hair growth and acne. If you have diabetes or high blood pressure, they have to be treated. If you want to have a baby, there are medicines that may help you get pregnant.
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Bulimia nervosa, more commonly known as bulimia, is an eating disorder. It is a psychological condition in which the subject engages in recurrent binge eating followed by intentionally doing one or more of the following in order to compensate for the intake of the food and prevent weight gain:\n\nvomiting \ninappropriate use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics or other medication \nexcessive exercising \nfasting \nContents [hide]\n1 DSM-IV criteria \n2 History of Bulimia Nervosa \n3 Causes \n4 Genetic Factors \n5 Environmental Factors \n6 Patterns of bulimic cycles \n7 Subtypes of Bulimia \n8 Consequences of bulimia nervosa \n9 How to Diagnose Bulimia Nervosa \n10 Related Psychological Disorders \n11 Differences Between Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa \n12 Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa \n13 Mortality risk \n14 At-risk groups \n15 Prevention \n16 See also \n17 External links \n \n\n\n[edit]\nDSM-IV criteria\nThe following six criteria should be met for a patient to be diagnosed with bulimia: [1] [2]\n\nThe patient feels incapable of controlling the urge to binge, even during the binge itself, and consumes a larger amount of food than a person would normally consume at one sitting. \nThe patient purges him or herself of the recent intake, resorting to vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, exercising, etc. \nThe patient engages in such behavior at least twice per week for three months. \nThe patient is focused upon body image and the desperate desire to appear thin. \nThe patient does not meet the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa. (Some anorectics may demonstrate bulimic behaviours in their illness: binge-eating and purging themselves of food on a regular or infrequent basis at certain times during the course of their disease. Alternatively, some individuals might switch from having anorexia to having bulimia. The mortality rate for anorectics who practice bulimic behaviors is twice that of anorectics who do not. [3]) \nThe patient is of normal weight or overweight. \nPlease note that, in general, diagnostic criteria are considered a guide. A legitimate clinical diagnosis can often be made when not all, but most, of the criteria are met.\n\n[edit]\nHistory of Bulimia Nervosa\nBulima nervoasa was first described by Professor Gerald Russell in 1979 whilst he worked at the Royal Free Hospital, London. Bulimia nervosa has been recognized as an autonomous eating disorder by the American Psychiatric Association since 1980 [4]. The word “bulimia” is Latin, getting its roots from the Greek word “boulimia” which directly translates to mean “extreme hunger” [5].\n\n[edit]\nCauses\nBulimia is often less about food, and more to do with deep psychological issues and profound feelings of lack of control. Binge/purge episodes can be severe, sometimes involving rapid and out of control feeding that can stop when the sufferers "are interrupted by another person . . . or [when] their stomach hurts from over-extension . . . This cycle may be repeated several times a week or, in serious cases, several times a day."[6] Sufferers can often "use the destructive eating pattern to gain control over their lives".[7]\n\n[edit]\nGenetic Factors\nResearch done in 2003, shows a link to the development of bulimia nervosa with an area on the 10p chromosome. This evidence further supports the belief that the susceptibility of developing an eating disorder (specifically bulimia) is strongly linked to ones genetic components [8]. Familial links include a history of obesity, substance abuse, and depressive disorder. Twin studies also strongly support this genetic factor. While both genetics and unique environments contributed to the development of the disorder, twin studies indicate a slightly stronger effect from the genetic predisposition than from environmental circumstances. Significant rates of sexual assault and violence also indicate a possible correlation between victimization and the development of bulimia. Chemically, low
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All you relle can do is be there for them, help them throught what is hopefully a stage of life. And remember that this can kill them just like drugs,alchohal or bulimia. You may also wanna talk to this person about what they are doing to themselves. Here is a good book for them and you to read. Why are they starving themselves,understanding anorexia nervosa and bulimia. it's by elaine landau
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This is not a stupid question at all, and you are definitely not alone. Restrictive dieting can often lead to periods of binge eating, its a psychological response to storing food to prepare for the next "famine" as such. Im told this reaction was a survival technique that helped humans evolve but now we dont need to stock up by binge eating and these habits end up just making us overweight and unhappy. Im speaking with experience since I am being treated for bulimia, dont have the answer yet but Im getting there I think. I would suggest that if its worrying you to go and have a chat with your doctor. There is an Aussie written book that you might like, its about letting go off the idea of dieting....heres the link.\nBest of luck\n\nhttp://www.ifnotdieting.com.au/cpa/htm/htm_store_product_view.asp?id=11