Bulimia

Eating Disorders: Bulimia

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This post is the third of a four part series on eating disorders. Reading this post will give you a detailed overview of bulimia. You probably don’t know that most people with bulimia are within 10% of their normal weight. This makes it hard to recognise something is wrong and provide assistance. You may be able to notice someone has bulimia if their face is swollen, their tooth enamel is worn down and they have callouses on the back of their fingers. With the appropriate treatment 70% of sufferers show significant improvement.

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Eating Disorders: What Are They and Who Gets Them?

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This post is the first of a four part series on eating disorders. Having some knowledge about eating disorders could help you save yours or someone else’s life. Reading this post will help you get a quick overview of the features of common eating disorders. You will then be better prepared to recognise the signs and possibly be able to help someone you care about seek assistance.

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