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Bulimia is:
- Insatiable overeating caused by a medical condition.
- An emotional disorder that causes someone to overeat which can be because of depression. It is also the self-induced vomiting, purging, or fasting.
Anorexia is: eating less foods, lack/loss of appetite or of eating
- A lack or loss of appetite for food which could be caused by a medical condition
- An emotional disorder caused by a desire to not eat in order to lose weight.
and i hope this answers your question and if i doesn't, well, at least i tried and responded to your question.
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Both bulimia and anorexia are serious eating disorders with potentially life-threatening consequences. Anorexia involves severe restriction of food intake leading to dangerously low weight, while bulimia involves regular episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting. Both disorders can lead to a range of physical and psychological health issues, and the severity of each can vary among individuals.
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Which eating disorder involves binge eating followed by purging?
Bulimia nervosa is the eating disorder that involves binge eating followed by purging through methods such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise. This behavior is typically driven by a fear of gaining weight and is often accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame. Treatment for bulimia involves therapy, nutritional counseling, and support from healthcare professionals.
What are some people places phone numbers or websites for people suffering anorexia bulimia or low self esteem?
There are many places that offer support for those suffering from eating disorders. Talking to a doctor or local hospital is a good place to start to find support groups, meeting locations, ect. Some support websites (which often include contact phone and email information) are listed in the related links.
Why are Anorexics and Bulimics welcome in Overeaters Anonymous when they are not fat?
Overeaters Anonymous welcomes individuals with all forms of disordered eating, including anorexia and bulimia, because the focus is on addressing the underlying emotional and behavioral issues related to food and body image, rather than just weight. The program offers support, tools, and a community for anyone struggling with food issues, regardless of their size or specific eating disorder.
Which eating disorder involves binge eating and purging?
The eating disorder that involves binge eating and purging is bulimia nervosa. People with bulimia often eat large amounts of food in a short period of time (binge) and then try to get rid of the food through vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise (purge).
Does anerexia have anything to do with diarrehea or dihiadration?
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by restriction of food intake. It can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances due to inadequate fluid and nutrient intake. Diarrhea is not a typical symptom of anorexia, but dehydration from poor nutrition can result in digestive issues.
Which is more common bulimia or anorexia?
Most of the time bulimia starts with anorexia, but then maybe they go to somewhere with a lot of food and they lose control and binge. To get rid of the calories they purge an then this becomes an addiction. Bulimia is much more common than anorexia because not all bulimics have anorexia, but most anorexics have bulimic tendencies.
Which is more deadly anorexia or bulimia?
Both are deadly, it depends on how long a person suffers. A person with anorexia is in a state of self-starvation and will die due to the effects of starvation. A person with bulimia binges and purges, purging is deadly, people sometimes die on their first purge, others do it for years without dying. It's a gamble. Personally I would say bulimia, though I am NOT dismissing the dangers of anorexia, they both lead to death, but from my experience, bulimia is more dangerous.
What is the difference between the names anorexia nervosa and anorexia?
It is just a shorter version of the full name. Anorexia is short for Anorexia Nervosa. Therefore, Anorexia Nervosa is commonly referred to as Anorexia. (As is Bulimia. Bulimia is short for Bulimia Nervosa.)
What do you have if you make yourself throw up?
Bulimia
Why does anorexia and bulimia exist?
Anorexia and bulimia are mental illnesses which result from an excessive fear of getting fat.
How is Bulimia different from Anorexia?
Anorexia is different from bulimia because anorexia is were you eat no food and you get really skiny were you see your bones and bulimia is were if you eat food you puke it back up and you see your bones as well and there is no cure to anorexia and bulimia.
Is bulimia or anorexia the worse of the two eating disorders?
Although thaey are both deadly disorders, bulimia is probably more dangerous because it can tear your asophagus, cause tooth decay, or in rare cases, can even give you gastritis.
What is the opposite to bulimia?
anorexia
Are there cross cultural differences between anorexia and bulimia?
Not really. Anorexia and bulimia are very different eating disorders.
Are more likely to suffer from bulimia and anorexia nervosa?
Women are more likely and most people from ages 11- 19 are more common to suffer either bulimia and anorexia nervosa, but adults can suffer from these eating disorders too.
What are the types of bulimia?
there are 2 types of bulimia, they are Anorexia Nervosa & Bulimia Eating Disorder.
Are there any celeberties with anorexia or bulimia?
Yes, there are unfortunately very many celebrities with anorexia and bulimia.
