What is Bulimia?

Bulimia is an eating disorder that is defined by periodic binge eating followed deliberate purging.  By purging, a bulimic compensates for excessive eating and to prevent gaining weight. 

• “Binges” & then “purges”
• “Binges” - out of control eating including secretive eating or hides food
• “Purges” - vomiting, excessive exercise, laxatives,  diet pills, diuretics or fasting
• Bulimia can cause stomach aches, sore throat and  tooth decay
• Obsessed with body weight & shape