eating disorders what is bulimia?
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Bulimia is a serious eating disorder. It is when a person vomits there food or they take laxatives to pass their food quickly. Essential, the person still eats normal meals but then forces themselves to get rid of the food before even digesting. My ex-girlfriend developed this horrible eating disorder while we were dating. She would binge eat and then go to the bathroom to vomit it all up.....it was horrible! She was sick all the time and eventually she had problems with her teeth, the stomach acid was rotting her teeth from vomitting so much. All eating disorders are serious and friends should never let other friend suffer through nasty issues like these. My ex did eventually get help from a medical doctor but it was really hard for her to admit she had a problem.
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I am a psych major and am currently in a class "addictions and compulsive behaviors" at my college. we actually covered eating disorders last week and i've also been bulemic. what is sounds like is that you're VERY close to becoming or being anorexic. You're scared to eat regular foods that contain the protiens and vitamins your body needs to operate, and it seems like it's getting in the way of your regular lifestyle. What I would think about to help yourself get thru this mental block of healthy eating is that if you keep going the pace you are, anorexia is what you'll get, if not death in the long run. Anorexia is a lifestyle if you adapt to it too quickly and dependantly. It's very hard for people who have the same types of problems as you to go from eating vegatables, fruits, nuts and water to full, healthy meals. Just remember, there is plenty of help out there for you, and plenty of ways to be skinny/in shape/fit without starving yourself and on a constant regimen of exercise, I swear! \n\nIts okay to not eat the 'bad foods', just remember your body needs the 'good foods'! And working out isn't bad, just when you go overboard. Most trainers will tell you that you shouldn't work out everyday and that it's most healthy to give your body and in-between day to help your muscles get adjusted to their new strength/flexibility. \n\nI hope I helped!! :)
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www.eating-disorder.com
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Bulimia is estimated to affect between 3% of all women in the U.S. at some point in their lifetime. About 6% of teen girls and 5% of college-aged females are believed to suffer from bulimia. \n\nBulimics are also susceptible to other compulsions, affective disorders, or addictions. Unlike anorexics, bulimics experience significant weight fluctuations, but their weight loss is usually not as severe or obvious as anorexics. \n\nThe secrecy of bulimia stems from the shame that bulimics often attach to the disorder. Binge eating is not triggered by intense hunger. It is a response to depression, stress, or other feelings related to body weight, shape, or food. Binge eating often brings on a feeling of calm or happiness (euphoria), but the self-loathing because of the overeating soon replaces the short-lived euphoria. \n\nOften, the individual will feel an impairment or loss of control during the binge eating and the purging becomes a way of regaining control. Not all bulimics engage in self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas during the current episode. Some may fast for days following a binge episode. Others may resort to excessive exercise as a method to regain their control and rid their body of the possible weight gained during the binge. Excessive exercise is that which interferes with normal daily activities or when it occurs at inappropriate times or in inappropriate settings, or when it continues despite illness or injury.\n\nPatients with bulimia present a variety of medical and psychological complications which are usually considered to be reversible through a multidisciplinary treatment approach. Treatment can be managed by either a physician, psychiatrist, or in some cases, a clinical psychologist. The extent of the medical complications generally dictates the primary treatment manager. A psychiatrist, with both medical and psychological training, is perhaps the optimum treatment manager. \n\nSome patients may require hospitalization due to the extent of the medical or psychological complications. Others may seek outpatient programs. Still others may require only weekly counseling and monitoring by a practitioner. Stabilization of the patient's physical condition will be the immediate goal if the individual is in a life-threatening state. The primary goals of treatment should address both physical and psychological needs of the patient in order to restore physical health and normal eating patterns. The patient needs to identify internal feelings and distorted beliefs that led to the disorder initially. An appropriate treatment approach addresses underlying issues of control, self-perception, and family dynamics. Nutritional education and behavior management provides the patient with healthy alternatives to weight management. Group counseling or support groups can assist the patient in the recovery process as well.\n\nThe ultimate goal should be for the patient to accept herself and lead a physically and emotionally healthy life. Restoration of physical and mental health will probably take time, and results will be gradual. Patience is a vital part of the recovery process. A positive attitude coupled with much effort on the part of the affected individual is another integral component to a successful recovery.
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girl, the first thing is that you have admitted you have a problem.  good for you.\n\ntell your parents.  get a nutritionist to help you figure out what to eat to get you healthy again, and a psychologist who specializes in eating disorders to help you figure out why you have such a skewed view of yourself.\n\nit sounds like from what you said you have both anorexia and bulemia.  both can take the life you have been given away from you.  no matter what you think of yourself, you owe it to the people who love you to fight this.  get off the computer and get help.\n\nquit talking about it now.  do something.
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You should take care of this right away. I'm 44 years old and I was a bulimic... Do you know that bulimia can hurt your heart?? I had this problem on and off during almost 20 years because of that I lost a baby because I didn't want to get fat during my first pregnancy. I always use to carry a rubber band on my  wrist to pull my hair back when I was vomiting. Right now I'm not a bulimic anymore but my heart is so weak that I cant do a lot of the things healthy people do like running. One my friends at college die because her stomach rupture. Just tell your mom and get help ASAP. Take care of your self!!!!!read the Consequences of bulimia nervosa\nMalnutrition \nDehydration \nElectrolyte imbalance \nHyponatremia \nVitamin and mineral deficiencies \nTeeth erosion and cavities, gum disease \nSialadenosis (salivary gland swelling) \nPotential for gastric rupture during periods of bingeing \nEsophageal reflux \nIrritation, inflammation, and possible rupture of the esophagus \nLaxative dependence \nPeptic ulcers and pancreatitis \nEmetic toxicity due to ipecac abuse \nSwelling of the face and cheeks \nCallused or bruised fingers \nDry or brittle skin, hair, and nails, or hair loss \nLanugo \nEdema \nMuscle atrophy \nDecreased/increased bowel activity
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people who are bulimic eat as much as they can and then throw it all back up when they get full they make themselves throw up by sticking their finger down their throat and you better not be doing this your self cause it aint good you could lose your hair and stain your teeth and alot of other health risks comes with it
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Its a condition called Bulimia, people usually do it to lose weight, it has very harful long term effects. Find out more on -\nhttp://www.medicinenet.com/bulimia/article.htm\nhttp://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic810.htm
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Aneroxic and Bulimia both are psychotic disorders. \n\nThey both feel that they are overweight and want to attain the perfect figures. but both have different ways\n\nThe aneroxics do not eat..or rather starve themselves to lose weight  whereas bulimics... under stress & emotional pressure first eat a huge amount ( which a normal person jus cannot imagine - this phase is called the binge ) & on realising that all this food is bad for their body and shape they purposely throw up or induce vomiting.\n\n\nDa Vinci Code,the movie is based on the novel written by Dan Brown.The book opens with the claim by Dan Brown that "all descriptions of artwork, architecture, documents and secret rituals in this novel are accurate"; but this claim is disputed by many academic scholars
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Your eating disorders always come back to feeling a lack of control in your life......People have eating disorders mainly because they feel their world is out of control....So they maintain some control by not eating, sounds paradoxical, I know, but that is how it works.....I hope you seek some counseling to get to the root of your problems...Best of luck...
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Tough questions.  Every human does it a little bit... otherwise there wouldn't be "comfort food" cookbooks and there wouldn't be any market for ice cream or chocolate.\n\nBut if you do it excessively, i.e, binging, bulimia, or some similar behavior that constitutes an eating disorder, it is a serious health problem that requires medical supervision, therapy and group support to recover from.  Your question indicates that you have already recognized that it is an emotional problem.  Take the next step... get yourself some emotional care.  Ask your family doctor to help you find a reputable therapist who specializes in eating disorders, and/or find a chapter of Overeaters Anonymous near you.   \n\nGood luck... you are a worthwhile person who totally deserves to take good care of yourself.
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What is anorexia? \n\nAnorexia nervosa is one type of eating disorder. More importantly, it is also a psychological disorder. Anorexia is a condition that goes beyond out-of-control dieting. A person with anorexia initially begins dieting to lose weight. Over time, the weight loss becomes a sign of mastery and control. The drive to become thinner is actually secondary to concerns about control and/or fears relating to one's body. The individual continues the endless cycle of restrictive eating often to a point close to starvation in order to feel a sense of control over the body. This cycle becomes an obsession, and is similar to any type of drug or substance addiction. \n\nWho is at risk for anorexia?\n\nApproximately 95% of those affected by anorexia are female, but males can develop the disorder as well. While anorexia typically begins to manifest itself during early adolescence, it is also seen in young children and adults. In the U.S. and other countries with high economic status, it is estimated that about one out of every hundred adolescent girls has the disorder. Caucasians are more often affected than people of other racial backgrounds, and anorexia is more common in middle and upper socioeconomic groups. According to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 0.5 to 3.7% of women will suffer from this disorder at some point in their lives. \n\nMany experts consider people for whom thinness is especially desirable, or a professional requirement (such as athletes, models, dancers, and actors) to be at risk for eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa. \n\nWhat causes anorexia? \n\nAt this time, no definite cause of anorexia nervosa has been determined. However, research within the medical and psychological fields continues to explore possible causes. \n\nSome experts feel that demands from society and families could possibly be underlying causes for anorexia. For many individuals with anorexia, the destructive cycle begins with the pressure to be thin and attractive. A poor self-image compounds the problem. \n\nOther researchers feel that this disorder can stem from a particular dysfunction often seen in families of anorexia patients. In this particular type of dysfunction, family members become so interdependent that each cannot achieve their identity as an individual. Thus, family members are unable to function as healthy individuals and are dependent on other family members for their identity. In children, part of this dysfunction includes a fear of growing up (especially girls). Restrictive dieting may prevent their bodies from developing in a normal manner, and, in their thinking, restricts the maturational process and maintains the parent-child relationship that the family has come to rely on. \n\nSome studies also suggest that a genetic (inherited) component may play a role in determining a person’s susceptibility to anorexia. Researchers are currently attempting to identify the particular gene or genes that might affect a person’s tendency to develop this disorder. \n\nAlthough no organic cause for anorexia has been identified, some evidence points to a dysfunction in the part of the brain (hypothalamus) which regulates certain metabolic processes. Other studies have suggested that imbalances in neurotransmitter levels in the brain may occur in people suffering from anorexia. \n\n------\nDefinition of Anorexia\n\nAnorexia: An eating disorder characterized by markedly reduced appetite or total aversion to food. Anorexia is a serious psychological disorder. It is a condition that goes well beyond out-of-control dieting. The person with anorexia, most often a girl or young woman, initially begins dieting to lose weight. Over time, the weight loss becomes a sign of mastery and control. The drive to become thinner is thought to be secondary to concerns about control and fears relating to one's body. The individual continues the endless cycle of restrictive eating, often to a point
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both are types of eating disorders. eating disorders involve serious disturbances in eating behavior.\n\nanorexia nervosa, typically called anorexia, is where there is resistance to maintaining body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height; intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight; disturbance in the way in which one's body weight or shape is experienced, undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current low body weight. \n\npeople with this disorder see themselves as overweight eventhough they are dangerously thin. the process of eating becomes an obsession. unusual eating habits develop such as avoiding food and meals, picking out a few foods and eating these in small quantities, or carefully weighing and portioning food. people with anorexia may repeatedly check their body weight, and many engage in other techniques to control their weight, such as intense and compulsive exercise, or purging by means of vomiting and abuse of laxatives, enemas, and diuretics.\n\nwhile bulimia nervosa, typically called bulimia, where there are recurrent episodes of binge eating characterized by eating an excessive amount of food within a discrete period of time and by a sense of lack of control over eating during the episode; recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior in order to prevent weight gain such as fasting, excessive exercise, self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, enemas, or other medications (purging); the binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors both occur, on average, at least twice a week for 3 months; self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape and weight.\n\nbecause purging or other compensatory behavior follows the binge-eating episodes, people with bulimia usually weigh within the normal range for their age and height. however, like individuals with anorexia, they may fear gaining weight, desire to lose weight, and feel intensely dissatisfied with their bodies. people with bulimia often perform the behaviors in secrecy, feeling disgusted and ashamed when they binge, yet relieved once they purge.
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There are four common types of eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, compulsive overeating, and binge-eating disorder. If your sister has any it is most likely not the last two, because they involve eating a lot. But it is possible your sister may have anorexia nervosa (commonly referred to as anorexic) or bulimia nervosa (commonly referred to as bulimic)\n\nAnorexia typically involves irrational fear of becoming obese, and results in severe weight loss due to self-starvation; may include bingeing and purging behavior.\n\nBulimia typically involves extremely restrictive dieting and regular and repeated binge eating, followed by self-induced vomiting, purging through abuse of laxatives, diuretics or enemas, or excessive physical activity.\n\nSome signs are:\n\n\nANOREXIA\n\n- Has lost a great deal of weight in a relatively short time period\n- Continues to diet although bone-thin\n- Remains dissatisfied with appearance, claiming to feel fat, even after reaching weight-loss\n- Loses monthly menstrual periods\n- Develops strange eating rituals and eats small amounts of food (i.e., cutting foods into tiny pieces, moves around on plate)\n- Becomes obsessive about exercising\n- Appears depressed much of the time\n- Denial of hunger\n\n\nBULIMIA\n\n- Binge regularly\n- Purges regularly\n- Diets and exercises often\n- Disappears into bathroom often (for a long period of time to induce vomiting)\n- Appears depressed much of the time\n- Has swollen neck glands\n- Has bad breath\n- Has scars on the back of hands from forced vomiting\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nI believe, from the information you gave us, that your sister may very well have either anorexia or bulimia. It is most common in females in their teenage years and is caused by low self-esteem, fear of becoming fat, fear of growing up and becoming independent, peer pressure, and media influences. I would definitely talk to a guidance counselor, health teacher, your parents, or someone else that will be able to help her. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRY TO HANDLE THIS YOURSELF!!! You need to get your sister professional help, because people with one of these disorders can take anything you say and think of it as another reason to keep losing weight.\nThese diseases can cause serious health problems and can even become fatal. The bottom line is your sister needs help. Please do not hesitate to get her help. Good luck and I hope everything turns out well!
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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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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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This is a tough one.\n\nTo feel completely separated from your sense of Self and your body goes hand-in-hand with eating disorders. Do you self-injure, too?\n\nAn eating disorder is actually a means of someone asserting control over their life when they feel they have very little. It is rarely a symptom of someone who wants to be thin, though it's very common that someone w/an eating disorder hates themself and wants to do themself harm.\n\nBulimia is a very common disease with successful, charismatic women who endure a lot of stress at work or in life in general.\n\nI had to come at my bulimia and self-harm from a few different angles. Firstly, I got myself a good book -- The Secret Language of Eating Disorders by Peggy Claude-Pierre. I read it and took note of the things she said that resonated with me most.\n\nI saw a therapist once a week for two years. It was pricey but completely necessary. It helped more than I can describe. Just telling someone about how awful you feel and how alienated you think you are, and having them console you and validate your feelings, is powerfully healing.\n\nStart to write down things you like about yourself. Keep track of details  during the day that make you feel connected to yourself. Treat yourself to things throughout the day -- a positive thought, an inside joke with yourself, a cup of tea, anything.\n\nI can relate to wanted to go back to your eating disorder. It feels safe and consistent and when you look at yourself and see your body as the result of your own control, well, it feels great. A therapist will help you with this. find a support group and meet with the people there. The strengths of others are extremely powerful during times like these.