Bulimia Nervosa is a psychiatric disorder that is characterized by recurrent eating binges that are followed by self-induced vomiting or by laxative abuse.

During eating binges large amounts of easily ingested foods are consumed in a short period of time. Binges almost always take place in secret. The binges take place in private and often, an appearance of 'normal' eating is maintained in front of others. Binges usually take place where food supplies are kept, often the kitchen. Usually,

The food in a binge is consumed very quickly. It is stuffed into the mouth almost mechanically and barely chewed. The first moments of binges are usually described as pleasurable; but soon all the since of taste and pleasure is lost. People describe binges as 'frantic' and 'desperate'. The powerful craving for food is overwhelming. So overwhelming that it drives t

Bulimia, as well as other eating disorders, tends to be triggered by family and relationship problems. Bulimia can also be a symptom of a larger problem, such as depression, low self-esteem, or sexual abuse. Bulimia usually develops at a time in a person's life when a big change is taking place. This could be a parent's divorce, moving to another town, changing schools, or going off to college. It could also be a trauma, such as rape of sexual assault. When these experiences occur during the teen years, when teens are experiencing changes in their bodies, an eating disorder could develop bulimia usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood. It is twenty times more frequent in women than in men and is especially common among high school, and college-age women. Anyone can develop bulimia. While it affects mostly white, middle-to upper-class females, it can also happen to males and adults who hold good jobs. But it also can happen to people who have problems, such as addiction. Athletes are also vulnerable to bulimia, particularly with sports that connect weight with performance. It can be a problem for dancers, weight lifters, wrestlers, gymnasts, swimmers, and long distance runners. Males with bulimia may be reluctant to get help. They may feel that bulimia is a 'female problem' and be too embarrassed to get help.

"I read in a magazine about people using laxatives as a way of purging themselves. I'd tried vomiting but couldn't do it. So I went out and bought some laxatives and downed ten after every binge. I know deep down that they didn't really do anything to counter act the binge, but they made me feel empty and cleansed."

"My confidence and feelings of self-worth are deeply rooted in the idea that I must be physically

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