binge-purge
Eat then expel
Binge-purge describes a pattern of eating large amounts of food followed by attempts to eliminate it—through vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise.
The term is central to discussions of eating disorders, particularly bulimia: She struggled with binge-purge cycles for years.
As an adjective: binge-purge behavior.
Disorder of bingeing and purging
- eating disorderMental illness affecting nutrition
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- laxativesConstipation remedies
- diureticsDrugs increasing urine output
fasting · compensation · cycle · restriction · self-induced · episodes · secrecy · shame
Abnormal blood mineral levels
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- tooth enamelProtective dental coating
- esophagealOf the swallowing passage
- salivary glandsOrgans producing mouth moisture
potassium · malnutrition · edema · refeeding · gastric · acid reflux · parotid · metabolic
Irresistible urge to act
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
- perfectionismCompulsive pursuit of flawlessness
trauma · coping · emotional · distress · self-harm · numbness · release · ritual
To impose limits upon
- overeatConsume beyond satiation
- compensateMake up for
- calorie countingMonitoring dietary energy intake
- weighingMeasuring mass or heft
food rules · body checking · avoidance · hiding food · planning · ritualistic · nighttime · stress eating
bulimia
Disorder of bingeing and purging
- eating disorderMental illness affecting nutrition
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- laxativesConstipation remedies
diuretics · fasting · compensation · cycle · restriction · self-induced · episodes · secrecy · shame · guilt
electrolyte imbalance
Abnormal blood mineral levels
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- tooth enamelProtective dental coating
- esophagealOf the swallowing passage
salivary glands · potassium · malnutrition · edema · refeeding · gastric · acid reflux · parotid · metabolic · anemia
compulsion
Irresistible urge to act
- obsessionPersistent, intrusive preoccupation
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
perfectionism · trauma · coping · emotional · distress · self-harm · numbness · release · ritual · pattern
restrict
To impose limits upon
- overeatConsume beyond satiation
- compensateMake up for
- calorie countingMonitoring dietary energy intake
food rules · weighing · body checking · avoidance · hiding food · planning · ritualistic · nighttime · stress eating · emotional eating
- anorexiastarvation, weight loss, malnutrition, calorie counting, body image
binge-purgehealthy eating
Consuming nutritious, balanced meals
regular meals · balanced diet · intuitive eating · mindful eating · portion control
binge-purgedigest
Metabolize or summarize
absorb · retain · assimilate · metabolize · nourish
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