At least 3 times a week.
This eating disorder is called anorexia.
Yes, if you are purging, you have an eating disorder. Period.
The eating disorder known as EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) is usually diagnosed to someone that is struggling from eating disorder behaviors but does not have the symptoms of bulimia or anorexia. Some symptoms of EDNOS include constant concern about food and weight, behaviors such as restricting eating or that compensate for eating (like exercising or purging).
Bulimia.
Depending on one's behavior other than purging, self-induced vomiting can be a sign of bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa (purging subtype), or eating disorder not otherwise specified (ed-nos). The DSM V may also include a new eating disorder called Purging Disorder.
Bingeing and Purging are part of the cycle of Bulimia, a common eating disorder.
Purging is considered a symptom of an eating disorder. Common signs of purging include leaving abruptly after meals and spending lots of time in the bathroom. If you notice these symptoms you should contact professional help.
In very severe cases, yes. Purging can often cause this.
bulimia nervosa
The bingeing and purging activity associated with this disorder can cause severe damage, even death
it depend on what your mothers is like but a good mother should be helpful and supportive
That Eating Disorder is called Bulimia Nervosa and only a doctor can diagnose you. If I were you I'd stay as far away from any ED as you can!!! They are lifelong and can kill you.