A guide for young people Bulimia
Worrying about your weight and going through cycles of eating a lot of food in a short space of time («bingeing») and then doing things to «compensate» for this («purging») can be signs of the eating disorder bulimia. Find out more about bulimia and how to get help.
What is bulimia?
Bulimia is a type of mental health condition called an eating disorder. People with bulimia can get into a cycle of “binge-eating” (over-eating) and “purging” (trying to control your weight by making yourself sick, using laxatives, or over-exercising).
Bulimia can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or background.
Although many of us will eat a bit more than usual sometimes, this is different to bingeing. Bingeing is not enjoyable; in fact, it is often very distressing and you do not feel in control of it. During a binge, you may struggle to stop even if you want to, and you may feel disconnected from your body – some people may even struggle to remember what they’ve eaten afterwards. It is usually a way of dealing with difficult feelings and emotions, and is often followed by a desire to purge.
Purging is a way of trying to make up for that overeating. You may feel guilty about what you have eaten and feel the need to “get rid” of it after a binge. This could be by vomiting, fasting or taking laxatives (drugs that make you poo more) or diuretics (drugs that make you pee more). Excessive exercise can also be a form of purging. Exercise can of course be good, but doing too much exercise can cause harm to your body.
You may feel that parts of your life are out of control and that purging gives you a sense of control. But bulimia can seriously damage your body, so it’s important to get help and find other ways of coping.
Bulimia is a serious condition, but there’s support available to you to help you get through it.
Binge-eating disorder
Some people might struggle with bingeing, but without the desire to purge. This might be diagnosed as binge-eating disorder (BED). You can find out more about binge-eating disorder on our eating problems page.
The symptoms of bulimia
You may experience short- and long-term effects on your body, as well as emotional and behavioural, and physical symptoms.
Just because you experience one or more of these symptoms doesn’t mean what you’re experiencing is definitely bulimia. It’s important to talk to your GP to get a full diagnosis.
Emotional and behavioural symptoms
- thinking obsessively about food, exercise or your weight
- binge-eating
- exercising too much
- isolating yourself
- feeling helpless and out of control
- poor sleep
- low mood or mood swings
- losing interest in things and people
- organising your life around eating and purging behaviour
Physical symptoms
- sore throat
- dehydration
- bad teeth (from vomiting)
- heart problems
- muscle spasms
- swollen glands
- regular changes in weight
- bloating
- change in periods
- constipation
- feeling weak and tired
- stomach cramps
These symptoms could also be a sign of other eating problems or disorders, such as anorexia nervosa. If you are struggling with any of these symptoms, it’s important that you speak to your GP. They can help you get the support you need.
Getting help and support for bulimia
Take the first step by talking to someone you like and trust, like a family member, friend, teacher or counsellor. You may be able to access support through your school, college or university counselling service.
You should also see your GP. Although not all GPs will have expertise on the subject, they can still point you in the right direction for support. They may offer to refer you to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), a community eating disorder service, a psychiatrist or another expert who can help you.
In England, young people under the age of 18 can refer themselves to community eating disorder services, although some services have suspended self-referral due to high demand. You can find your nearest eating disorder support service via the NHS website.
Bulimia can happen to anyone regardless of gender, race or age, and it is never your fault. If you think you might be struggling with bulimia, it’s really important to get help quickly because it can cause long-term damage to your body.
The first, and probably most important thing, is to tell someone you trust that you are struggling. Don’t go through this alone. I know it’s hard, but trust me — it is worth it.
Remember that it’s not your fault. Binge-eating disorder is a real, serious issue. You are not weak, you are not incapable of control, you are just a normal person who is suffering from a mental illness, and that is nothing to be ashamed of.
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EATING DISORDER WARNING SIGNS
An eating disorder is any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits. This pattern of eating leads to disruption in someone’s behaviors, thinking, and mood. It also negatively impacts interpersonal relationships, school, work, and physical health.
What Are Some Eating Disorder Symptoms?
- Chapped lips and gray skin
- Fainting spells from malnutrition and dehydration
- Hair loss
- Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
- Disrupted sleep patterns
- Musculoskeletal injuries and pain from excessive exercise
- Dental erosions from self-induced vomiting
- Chronic constipation, gastroesophageal reflux, and other gastrointestinal problems
- Markedly low blood pressure and pulse
- Prone to upper respiratory infections
- Low energy
- Overall poor health
Someone with an eating disorder will continue these behaviors despite physical and personal consequences. This may be caused by any number of factors and serve any number of purposes, but whatever the reason behind the eating disorder, these actions are harmful and can result in significant functional impairment, even leading to death in extreme cases.
7 Eating Disorder Warning Signs
While eating disorder behaviors can vary from person to person, we’ve identified some common warning signs to watch out for, including:
1. Alterations in Weight
If the person weighs less than 85 percent of their ideal body weight and exhibits other characteristic signs of an eating disorder, they can be diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Someone can still be close to, at, or even above their ideal body weight and have an eating disorder. This is common in those diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, marked by binging and purging.
2. Preoccupation With Body Image
Do you know someone who spends an inordinate amount of time looking in the mirror, makes negative comments about her physical appearance and insists that they are overweight? That behavior alone doesn’t necessarily constitute an eating disorder, but if they become preoccupied with certain celebrities and models, compare themselves unfavorably to them, or wear baggy clothing to hide their body shape, these actions can be cause for concern.
3. Disruptions in Eating Patterns
You may notice that someone stops eating with the family, dislikes previously enjoyed foods, is preoccupied with counting calories and fat grams, drinks excessive amounts of water and caffeine to suppress their appetite, eats noticeably smaller portions, or refuses to eat at all. Or maybe they start bingeing on certain foods and going to the bathroom immediately after meals to vomit what they just ate. Also be on the lookout for newly developed eating rituals such as chewing for long periods before swallowing, cutting food into small portions, moving food around on the plate, or hiding food in a napkin to dispose of later.
4. Preoccupation With Nutritional Content
A dedication to eating nutritious food is admirable, but if someone you know begins to classify foods as good or bad, healthy or unhealthy, safe or unsafe, and is constantly searching out organic, low-fat diet foods, frequently visits websites focused on nutrition, or suddenly declares they are vegetarian or vegan, this, in conjunction with other behaviors, could be a sign that they need help.
5. Changes in Exercise Patterns
Another warning sign is when someone becomes preoccupied with physical fitness, spends hours exercising in a ritualistic way, talks excessively about the number of calories they’ve burned, or gets upset if their exercise routine is disrupted.
6. Mood Fluctuations
As an eating disorder gains momentum, it may lead to signs of irritability, depression, and anxiety, causing the individual to stop socializing and lose interest in previously enjoyed activities.
7. Use of Laxatives, Diuretics, or Diet Pills
There is tremendous pressure on young girls and women today to look a certain way, but when they are willing to risk their health to achieve an unhealthy standard, resorting to laxatives, diuretics, or diet pills, that can be a sign they need help.
The First Steps to Recovery
If you or someone you care about exhibits one or more of the warning signs listed, you need to act. An eating disorder can quickly take on a life of its own. The treatment process can be started by contacting the individual’s primary care physician for a physical evaluation, including laboratory studies and an EKG.
Now it’s time to find the appropriate level of treatment. Depending on the severity of the issue, this may be a therapist who is comfortable working with eating disorders, an outpatient eating disorder program, or even an inpatient facility that can offer round-the-clock care.
Eating disorders can be successfully treated, especially when they are caught early, but it’s important to get help as soon as possible.
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The Traitors star Alex Gray opens up about eating disorder battle after suffering from bulimia: ‘I lost complete control’
The Traitors star Alex Gray has shared an emotional post opening up about her recovery from bulimia, and the side effects she faced as her health deteriorated.
Alex almost made it to the very end of Claudia Winkleman’s hit BBC One game show, which saw Faithfuls Aaron Evans, Meryl Williams and Hannah Byczkowski win the £101,050 jackpot after banishing the ultimate Traitor Wilfred Webster.
Shortly before, Wilf had tried to recruit Alex to join him as a mole, however, she turned the offer down and was banished around the roundtable.
The series saw Alex and boyfriend Tom Elderfield stun their co-stars with the revalation that they had been dating before the show, but kept their romance a secret from the other players as a part of their ‘game plan’.
Since the series has aired, Alex has spoken candidly about her health on social media, informing others about autoimmune diseases and now sharing a reflective post on bulimia.
The 26-year-old wrote: ‘From the age of 17 I suffered in silence with an eating disorder that ended up progressing into bulimia when I was 22.
‘For 2 years I would be secretly binging, as I had no control over myself when I was around food.
‘I was ashamed and embarrassed, but more importantly at the time I was distressed that I’d lost complete control.
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Alex wrote in the post that it had been three years since the last time ‘I ever made myself throw up,’ but she still continues to deal with the physical fall-out, as she identified some of the side effects that she battled.
‘Your salivary glands will SWELL and will be swollen for a VERY long time even after you stop being sick. I’m talking months, if not years,’ she began the thread, followed by highlighting that ‘”chipmunk face” is real’.
Alex went on to explain that ‘uncomfortable’ bloating occurred, the ‘serious stress’ affected her period and hormone levels, and her teeth became ‘very translucent and thin’ due to the acid.
In another picture, Alex looked visibly upset and pointed out that she suffered from hair loss, writing: ‘The same goes for your hair. Mine would come out in CLUMPS in the shower. I lost over half the thickness of my hair in a year’.
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One picture saw her tucked under a duvet, as she went on to explain suffering from an autoimmune illness that left her ‘debilitated’ at times and ‘chain [her] to [her] bed’.
She signed the post off writing: ‘Sending so much love and healing energy. You’re not alone. And you are far stronger than you think.’
The Traitors is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
BEAT
If you suspect you, a family member or friend has an eating disorder, contact Beat on 0808 801 0677 or at help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk, for information and advice on the best way to get appropriate treatment
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