We've all done it, right? Reached for the fridge when we were lonely or bored, or went back for seconds or thirds when we were stressed. It's normal to have the want to overeat occasionally, but for those who suffer from an eating disorder, this urge becomes an addiction. As an alternative to eating properly to make up for it, you punish yourself by eliminating the excess calories through purging, fasting, or physical activity. During a "binge," you may have discovered that vomiting, diet pills, or laxatives are effective ways to eliminate the food you've consumed. Bulimia and the use of laxatives and diet pills may lead to an increase in the frequency with which these purging methods are employed. Amongst other topics, this bulimia book covers:
the complications and symptoms and cycles of bulimia
why people get bulimia
understanding this deficiencies and how to treat and manage them
