Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by eating large amounts of food in a way that feels out of control. The binge is followed by some form of purging designed to prevent weight gain. The self-evaluation of the person is influenced by the individual’s body shape and weight.

Symptoms and Behaviors Related to Bulimia Nervosa:

• Feeling out of control during the eating episode
• Self-induced vomiting
• Fasting
• Excessive exercise
• Diuretic, emetic and/or laxative abuse
• Eating secretly
• Hiding/hoarding food