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bulimia.

BULIMIA

* Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating and purging, or consuming a large amount of food in a short amount of time followed by an attempt to rid oneself of the food consumed (purging), typically by vomiting, taking a laxative, diuretic, or stimulant, and/or excessive exercise, because of an extensive concern for body weight.Some individuals may tend to alternate between bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. Bulimia is also commonly accompanied with fasting over an extended period of time. These dangerous, habit-forming practices occur while the sufferer is trying to keep their weight under a self-imposed threshold. It can lead to potassium loss and health deterioration, with depressive symptoms that are often severe and lead to a high risk of suicide. Bulimia nervosa is considered to be less life threatening than anorexia; however, the occurrence of bulimia nervosa is higher. Bulimia nervosa is nine times more likely to occur in women than men. Up to 1% of women have bulimia nervosa. Many individuals with bulimia nervosa also have an additional psychiatric disorder.Common comorbidities are mood disorders, anxiety, impulse control, and substance-misuse disorders. Patients with bulimia nervosa often have impulsive behaviors involving overspending and sexual behaviors as well as having family histories of alcohol and substance abuse, mood and eating disorders.

These cycles often involve rapid and out-of-control eating, which may stop when the bulimic is interrupted by another person or the stomach hurts from over-extension, followed by self-induced vomiting or other forms of purging. This cycle may be repeated several times a week or, in more serious cases, several times a day and may directly cause:

Chronic gastric reflux after eating

Dehydration and hypokalemia caused by frequent vomiting.

Electrolyte imbalance, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and even death.

Esophagitis, or inflammation of the esophagus.

Boerhaave syndrome, a rupture in the esophageal wall due to vomiting.

Oral trauma, in which repetitive insertion of fingers or other objects causes lacerations to the lining of the mouth or throat.

Gastroparesis or delayed emptying

Constipation.

Mallory-Weiss tears.

Infertility ( in women)

Enlarged glands in the neck, under the jaw line.

Peptic ulcers.

Calluses or scars on back of hands due to repeated trauma from incisors.

Constant weight fluctuations are common.

These are some of the many signs that may indicate whether someone has bulimia nervosa:

Fixation on number of calories consumed,fixation on and extreme consciousness of weight,low self-esteem,low blood pressure,irregular menstrual cycle ( in women) ,constant trips to the bathroom , depression.

As with many psychiatric illnesses, delusions can occur with other signs and symptoms leaving the person with a false belief that is not ordinarily accepted by others.

The person may also suffer physical complications such as tetany, epileptic seizures, cardiac arrhythmias and muscle weakness.

People with bulimia nervosa may also exercise to a point that excludes other activities.

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although I made this story funny, it's dealing with serious problems.

I just wanted to make a lighthearted take on the recovery process of healing bulimics, to show everyone that there's a chance.

Anyone can have bulimia.

Its a real problem, if you or anyone you know has bulimia and wants help call a hotline, go online, tell parents , friends or anyone who you think would help you.