bulimia nervosa
Binge then purge
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by purging—typically through self-induced vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise.
Unlike anorexia, people with bulimia often maintain normal weight, making the disorder less visible.
The condition involves intense shame and secrecy around food.
Often shortened to bulimia.
Uncontrolled excessive intake
- purgingForcible elimination of unwanted
- overeatingConsuming beyond bodily needs
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
- laxativesConstipation remedies
diuretics · compensatory · self-induced · cycle · gorging · regurgitate · emesis · overexercise
Fixation on imagined physical flaws
- low self-esteemNegative view of oneself
- perfectionismCompulsive pursuit of flawlessness
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- depressionProlonged low state
trauma · shame · control · obsession · emotional dysregulation · self-criticism · secrecy · isolation
Progressive dental deterioration
- enamel erosionLoss of tooth's outer layer
- electrolyte imbalanceAbnormal blood mineral levels
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- swollen glandsInflamed immune tissue masses
acid reflux · irregular heartbeat · fatigue · amenorrhea · bloating · constipation · edema · arrhythmia
Mental illness affecting nutrition
- DSMPsychiatric classification manual
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- anorexiaEating disorder, self-starvation
- malnutritionDisease from dietary inadequacy
gastroenterology · endocrinology · hospitalization · refeeding · monitoring · complication · mortality · chronic
Treatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
- nutritional counselingAdvice on healthy eating
- dietitianLicensed food and nutrition expert
antidepressants · inpatient · outpatient · recovery · relapse prevention · support groups · family therapy · meal planning
bingeing
Uncontrolled excessive intake
- purgingForcible elimination of unwanted
- overeatingConsuming beyond bodily needs
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
laxatives · diuretics · compensatory · self-induced · cycle · gorging · regurgitate · emesis · overexercise · fasting
body dysmorphia
Fixation on imagined physical flaws
- low self-esteemNegative view of oneself
- perfectionismCompulsive pursuit of flawlessness
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
depression · trauma · shame · control · obsession · emotional dysregulation · self-criticism · secrecy · isolation · mood swings
tooth decay
Progressive dental deterioration
- enamel erosionLoss of tooth's outer layer
- electrolyte imbalanceAbnormal blood mineral levels
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
swollen glands · acid reflux · irregular heartbeat · fatigue · amenorrhea · bloating · constipation · edema · arrhythmia
eating disorder
Mental illness affecting nutrition
- DSMPsychiatric classification manual
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- anorexiaEating disorder, self-starvation
malnutrition · gastroenterology · endocrinology · hospitalization · refeeding · monitoring · complication · mortality · chronic
cognitive-behavioral therapy
Treatment restructuring harmful thought patterns
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
- nutritional counselingAdvice on healthy eating
dietitian · antidepressants · inpatient · outpatient · recovery · relapse prevention · support groups · family therapy · meal planning · exposure therapy
- body disordersobesity, overweight, underweight, malnutrition, anorexia
- eating disordersanorexia, binge eating, binge eating disorder, pica, orthorexia
- body imagebody image, body positivity, body acceptance, body shaming, body shame
nerves, nervousness, nervously, nerving, bulimia, bulimic, limos, innervation, innervate