Bulimia is all about someone developing a problematic relationship with food in order to control weight. Rather than not eating at all, it is a cycle of behaviour where one binge eats and then forcibly makes themselves vomit to keep weight off.
The toll on the body can actually be quite devastating. Many sufferers risk developing gastroparesis, tooth decay and self-harming. Some may withdraw from their social lives and turn to alcohol or drugs as an emotional crutch. Anxiety, mood disorders and neuroses can also walk hand in hand alongside the disorder.
If this is registering with you, then be assured that bulimia can be quite common, with surveys indicating that between 1.1% to 4.6% of women and 0.1% to 0.5% of men will develop symptoms sometime in their lives. So, do not despair, we have seen many such cases and our professional help is just one step away.