Q. I want to know about anorexia because a close friend of mine died because of it. I also want to study psychology.
Here are my questions:
What are anorexics eating habits? Do they just eat nothing? How quick do they lose weight once they become anorexic? How do they cope on so few calories, wouldn't they not have the energy to cope? Can men get anorexia?
Any stories about anorexia are also welcome.
Here are my questions:
What are anorexics eating habits? Do they just eat nothing? How quick do they lose weight once they become anorexic? How do they cope on so few calories, wouldn't they not have the energy to cope? Can men get anorexia?
Any stories about anorexia are also welcome.
A. I've had both anorexia and bulimia for 3 years now (i'm in recovery). I basically don't eat anything for days, maybe a piece of fruit if i start to feel ill but never over 250kcal. After a while though my body would crave nutrients and then i would binge on tens of thousands of calories feel really guilty afterwards and then vomit them back up. Then i'd restrict again... and the cycle keeps going.
Many anorexics that i've spoken too eat nothing during the day but in the evening they would sit down with their family and eat a few bites of a main meal, this stopped their family noticing that they weren't eating so they didn't worry. I lost roughly 3 stone in a year. you learn to cope with it. Yes, lots of men have eating disorders. It is not a nice way to live though. Not at all.
Many anorexics that i've spoken too eat nothing during the day but in the evening they would sit down with their family and eat a few bites of a main meal, this stopped their family noticing that they weren't eating so they didn't worry. I lost roughly 3 stone in a year. you learn to cope with it. Yes, lots of men have eating disorders. It is not a nice way to live though. Not at all.
How do I quite bingeing?
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A. Stop beingingeveytime you wanna eat just think to your self is it worth the weight?
what does bulimia make your body look like?
Q. Does it make your tummy bigger?
and arms and legs scrawny?
does it make you gain weight?
and arms and legs scrawny?
does it make you gain weight?
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Bulimia Nervosa
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People with bulimia are extremely concerned with their weight, yet they can�t fight the compulsion to binge. So they drastically overeat, and then they purge, fast, or exercise to get rid of the calories. This vicious cycle of bingeing and purging takes a toll on the body, and it�s even harder on emotional well-being. But the cycle can be broken. Effective bulimia treatment and support can help you or a loved one develop a healthier relationship with food and overcome feelings of anxiety, guilt, and shame.
IN THIS ARTICLE:
What is bulimia?
The binge and purge cycle
Signs and symptoms
Effects
Causes and risk factors for bulimia
Treatment and recovery
Helping a person with bulimia
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What is bulimia?
Amy�s Story
Once again, Amy is on a liquid diet. �I�m going to stick with it,� she tells herself. �I won�t give in to the cravings this time.� But as the day goes on, Amy�s willpower weakens. All she can think about is food. Finally, she decides to give in to the urge to binge. She can�t control herself any longer, and at this point, she doesn�t want to. So she grabs a pint of ice cream out of the freezer, inhaling it within a matter of minutes. Then it�s on to whatever she can find in the kitchen: a box of granola bars, microwave popcorn, cereal and milk, leftovers from the fridge. After 45 minutes of bingeing, Amy is so stuffed that her stomach feels like it�s going to burst. She�s disgusted with herself and terrified by the thousands of calories she�s consumed. She runs to the bathroom to throw up. Afterwards, she steps on the scale to make sure she hasn�t gained any weight. She vows to start her diet again tomorrow. Tomorrow, it will be different.
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating, from twice a week to multiple times a day, followed by frantic efforts to avoid gaining weight.
During an average binge, a bulimic consumes 3,000 to 5,000 calories in one short hour. After it ends, the person turns to drastic measures to �undo� the binge, such as taking ex-lax, inducing vomiting, or going for a ten-mile run.
The key features of bulimia nervosa are:
Regular episodes of out-of-control binge eating
Inappropriate behavior to prevent weight gain
Self-worth is excessively influenced by weight and physical appearance
There are two types of bulimia, distinguished by the methods the bulimic uses to compensate for the binge eating. In the purging type of bulimia, people physically purge the food from the body by throwing up or using laxatives, enemas, or diuretics. In the nonpurging type of bulimia�which is much less common�bulimics make up for their lack of restraint by fasting, exercising to excess, or going on crash diets.
Women are much more likely than men to develop bulimia; approximately 90% of those with the disorder are female. Younger women are particularly at risk. Bulimia typically begins during the late teens or early twenties, often following a strict period of dieting or a stressful life event.
DO I HAVE BULIMIA?
Ask yourself the following questions. The more �yes� answers, the more likely you�re suffering from bulimia or another eating disorder.
Are you obsessed with your body and your weight?
Does food and dieting dominate your life?
Are you afraid that when you start eating, you won�t be able to stop?
Do you ever eat until you feel sick?
Do you feel guilty, ashamed, or depressed after you eat?
Do you vomit or take laxatives to control your weight?
The binge and purge cycle
Bulimia�s destructive cycle of bingeing and purging is triggered by dieting. Driven by a desire to be thin, people with bulimia go on strict diets. But the more rigid and restrictive the diet plan, the more preoccupied they become with food. They obsess over what, when, and how much to eat, what they shouldn�t eat, and how to avoid eating. At the same time, their calorie restriction triggers physical cravings�the body�s way of asking for the nutrition it needs.
As the tension, hunger, and feelings of deprivation build, the compulsion to eat becomes too powerful to resist: a �forbidden� food is eaten; a dietary rule is broken. In the all-or-nothing mindset of bulimics, any slip-up is a total failure. They�ve already blown it, so they might as well let go and enjoy an all-out binge. But the enjoyment of a bingeing is soon replaced with feelings of guilt, revulsion, and self-loathing.
In an effort to regain contr
Helping Someone with an Eating Disorder
Anorexia
Binge Eating Disorder
Treatment & Recovery
Healthy Weight Loss
Topics
Abuse & AddictionsADD / ADHDAlzheimer's / DementiaAnxietyBipolar DisorderChildren & ParentingDepressionDiet & NutritionEating DisordersGrief & LossHealthy LifestylesMental HealthRelationships & EQSeniors & AgingSleepStress & TraumaTopics A-Z
HomeAbout UsOur StoryContact UsTopics A-Z
Bulimia Nervosa
SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, TREATMENT, AND HELP
People with bulimia are extremely concerned with their weight, yet they can�t fight the compulsion to binge. So they drastically overeat, and then they purge, fast, or exercise to get rid of the calories. This vicious cycle of bingeing and purging takes a toll on the body, and it�s even harder on emotional well-being. But the cycle can be broken. Effective bulimia treatment and support can help you or a loved one develop a healthier relationship with food and overcome feelings of anxiety, guilt, and shame.
IN THIS ARTICLE:
What is bulimia?
The binge and purge cycle
Signs and symptoms
Effects
Causes and risk factors for bulimia
Treatment and recovery
Helping a person with bulimia
Related links
PRINT AUTHORS
TEXT SIZE
What is bulimia?
Amy�s Story
Once again, Amy is on a liquid diet. �I�m going to stick with it,� she tells herself. �I won�t give in to the cravings this time.� But as the day goes on, Amy�s willpower weakens. All she can think about is food. Finally, she decides to give in to the urge to binge. She can�t control herself any longer, and at this point, she doesn�t want to. So she grabs a pint of ice cream out of the freezer, inhaling it within a matter of minutes. Then it�s on to whatever she can find in the kitchen: a box of granola bars, microwave popcorn, cereal and milk, leftovers from the fridge. After 45 minutes of bingeing, Amy is so stuffed that her stomach feels like it�s going to burst. She�s disgusted with herself and terrified by the thousands of calories she�s consumed. She runs to the bathroom to throw up. Afterwards, she steps on the scale to make sure she hasn�t gained any weight. She vows to start her diet again tomorrow. Tomorrow, it will be different.
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating, from twice a week to multiple times a day, followed by frantic efforts to avoid gaining weight.
During an average binge, a bulimic consumes 3,000 to 5,000 calories in one short hour. After it ends, the person turns to drastic measures to �undo� the binge, such as taking ex-lax, inducing vomiting, or going for a ten-mile run.
The key features of bulimia nervosa are:
Regular episodes of out-of-control binge eating
Inappropriate behavior to prevent weight gain
Self-worth is excessively influenced by weight and physical appearance
There are two types of bulimia, distinguished by the methods the bulimic uses to compensate for the binge eating. In the purging type of bulimia, people physically purge the food from the body by throwing up or using laxatives, enemas, or diuretics. In the nonpurging type of bulimia�which is much less common�bulimics make up for their lack of restraint by fasting, exercising to excess, or going on crash diets.
Women are much more likely than men to develop bulimia; approximately 90% of those with the disorder are female. Younger women are particularly at risk. Bulimia typically begins during the late teens or early twenties, often following a strict period of dieting or a stressful life event.
DO I HAVE BULIMIA?
Ask yourself the following questions. The more �yes� answers, the more likely you�re suffering from bulimia or another eating disorder.
Are you obsessed with your body and your weight?
Does food and dieting dominate your life?
Are you afraid that when you start eating, you won�t be able to stop?
Do you ever eat until you feel sick?
Do you feel guilty, ashamed, or depressed after you eat?
Do you vomit or take laxatives to control your weight?
The binge and purge cycle
Bulimia�s destructive cycle of bingeing and purging is triggered by dieting. Driven by a desire to be thin, people with bulimia go on strict diets. But the more rigid and restrictive the diet plan, the more preoccupied they become with food. They obsess over what, when, and how much to eat, what they shouldn�t eat, and how to avoid eating. At the same time, their calorie restriction triggers physical cravings�the body�s way of asking for the nutrition it needs.
As the tension, hunger, and feelings of deprivation build, the compulsion to eat becomes too powerful to resist: a �forbidden� food is eaten; a dietary rule is broken. In the all-or-nothing mindset of bulimics, any slip-up is a total failure. They�ve already blown it, so they might as well let go and enjoy an all-out binge. But the enjoyment of a bingeing is soon replaced with feelings of guilt, revulsion, and self-loathing.
In an effort to regain contr
Anyone have binge eating disorder?
Q. I'm a binge eater. I've never met anyone with the same problem. If theres anyone out there that can relate, tell me your story. Please, no advice. I'm already getting help. I just want to know if other people have this?
A. I have bulimia however i also go through phases of binge eating just on its own. About 2 percent of all adults in the United States (as many as 4 million Americans) have binge eating disorder, so you are definitely not alone in this. You could try going to the website:
http://www.oa.org/membersgroups/find-a-meeting/
It's a group for binge eaters, you could hear other people stories, it could help.
Good luck in your recovery.
http://www.oa.org/membersgroups/find-a-meeting/
It's a group for binge eaters, you could hear other people stories, it could help.
Good luck in your recovery.
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