Bulimia is a compulsive eating disorder. Bulimia is often linked to a poor body image and feelings of low self esteem. Bulimia is  characterised by binge eating and then followed by self induced vomiting or purging. You may also be using laxatives, diuretics and over exercising.

Bulimia can affect men and women, but women are 10 times more likely to develop bulimia than men. You may have  an overwhelming obsession with food, weight and body image. A bulimia cycle often involves rapid out of control eating. This is followed by feelings of guilt and shame and this leads to making yourself sick. This is usually done in secret. This vicious cycle of bingeing and purging takes a toll on your physical and your emotional health.

Some side effects of bulimia:

Dehydration and low potassium levels due to purging

Tooth erosion / discolouration - purging causes stomach acids to wear away at the teeth

A sense of isolation, feelings of shame and guilt, depression and low self esteem

Weight gain, Abdominal pain, bloating

Swelling of the hands and feet

Chronic sore throat, hoarseness

Broken blood vessels in the eyes

Swollen cheeks and enlarged salivary glands -  causing a puffy face

Weakness and dizziness

Acid reflux and ulcers

Loss of menstrual periods, infertility

Constipation from laxative abuse

Insomnia / mood swings

 

 

Hypnoanalysis can help overcome bulimia.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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