Bulimia is a serious, potientially life-threatening eating disorder. People with bulimia may secretly binge – eating large amounts of food with a loss of control over the eating – and then purge, trying to get rid of the extra calories in an unhealthy way.

Anyone can develop bulimia. Bulimia doesn’t discriminate according to your shape, size, age, race, sex, gender, or income. Most eating disorders are much more common in women & girls than in men & boys. But, men tend to be more reluctant to look for help.

Similar to Anorexia. Many different emotional, behavioural, and physical symptoms can signal bulimia. It’s worth noting that people with bulimia are more likely to be of an average weight for their group than those with Anorexia. Examples of emotional symptoms are:

• Fear of putting on weight on or becoming ‘fat’.
• Obsession with weight, calories and dieting.
• Poor body image
• Low self-esteem
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If left untreated. Bulimia can lead to serious health complications and concerns that can have a serious impact on someones life. Bulimia can seriously affect the working of vital organs. It can also lead to tooth decay, pain from swallowing, rapture of the stomach and even the drying up of salivary glands. Excessive use of laxatives can also cause serious long term bowel problems. 

Because it’s related to self-image – and not just about food – bulimia can be hard to overcome. But effective treatment can help you feel better about yourself, adopt healthier eating patterns, and reverse serious complications.