[{"id":"86fa8b0","elType":"section","settings":{"layout":"full_width"},"elements":[{"id":"3300009","elType":"column","settings":{"_column_size":100,"_inline_size":null},"elements":[{"id":"f4b9e08","elType":"widget","settings":{"editor":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It happens to a lot of us. I mean, many of us turn to food when we\u2019re going through an emotional rollercoaster like loneliness, stress or boredom. However, for those who have the eating disorder bulimia nervosa, overeating is more like a compulsion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bulimia nervosa\u00a0<\/span><\/u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">therefore is characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating followed by extreme efforts to avoid weight gain. Women with bulimia eat a lot of food in a short amount of time and feel a lack of control over eating during this time (called binging).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To avoid weight gain, purging methods such as vomiting, excessive exercise, laxatives are employed. Laxatives can include pills or liquids that speed up the movement of food through your body and lead to excessive bowel movements.<\/span><\/p><h5><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are commonly two types of bulimia nervosa. Let\u2019s talk about them:<\/span><\/h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">-\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Purging type<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: This type of Bulimia Nervosa is perhaps the most common of the majority of cases of those suffering from this eating disorder. In this form, individuals will regularly engage in self-induced vomiting or abuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas after an extended episode of binge eating.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">-\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Non-Purging type<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: For the non-purging type of Bulimia, the individual will use other inappropriate methods to rid the body of food after binge eating episodes, such as excessive exercising or fasting. In these cases, the typical forms of purging, such as self-induced vomiting through the use of laxatives, are not frequently utilized.<\/span><\/p><h5><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here is how to know you are Bulimic<\/span><\/h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you eat a pack of sweets or a huge slice of cake, then quickly replace them so your friends or family won\u2019t notice, you may most likely be bulimic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you have a lack of control over eating and can\u2019t stop eating until the point of physical discomfort and pain<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are secretive about anything related to food\/eating. You go to the kitchen after everyone else has gone to bed and go out alone to buy food unannounced<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you eat unusually large amounts of food with no change in weight.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you like to hide junk food away from others.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you alternate between overeating and fasting, there\u2019s most likely a problem<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h5><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s talk about Psychological factors associated with Bulimia<\/span><\/h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Over time,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waldeneatingdisorders.com\/blog\/eating-disorders-and-self-harm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">research<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0has shown that approximately 30% of individuals who partake in binge eating and purging habits also practice self-harm behaviours such as cutting themselves. In essence, a direct link has been established with bulimia nervosa and self-harm. It is not surprising then that depression, anxiety and borderline personality disorder are also highly linked with Bulimia Nervosa. Finding treatment for these underlying psychological disorders then is necessary to actively treat bulimia nervosa.<\/span><\/p><h5><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sociocultural factors associated with bulimia<\/span><\/h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Peer pressure, social media influences and trending pretty images of \u2018chic\u2019 people are all associated with the development of bulimia in certain women. We live in a society where our image is measured, a lot of times by our figure and physical appearance. Emotional stress, substance abuse, and the influence of social media are sociocultural factors known to contribute to the development of bulimia nervosa in many people.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is where self-love comes in. Though we live in an age where unsought opinions are given about people and their bodies, everyone must realize that self-love matters.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/damidols.com\/body-dysmorphia-how-to-overcome-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Do not pay attention to those who try to belittle your look<\/u><\/a><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">s<\/span> or those who say mean things to you. Acknowledge that YOU matter first before anyone else\u2019s thoughts or words.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h5><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s talk about the end results\u00a0<\/span><\/h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This harmful cycle of binge eating and self-induced purging can take a toll on your body and mental well-being. This can cause damage to your digestive system and in the long run, create chemical imbalances in the body that disrupt the functioning of major organs, including the heart.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Perhaps the most dangerous side effect of bulimia is dehydration due to purging. Also, vomiting, use of laxatives, and diuretics can cause electrolyte imbalances in the body, especially in the form of low potassium levels. Low potassium levels can cause lethargy, hallucinations, irregular heartbeat and eventually, death. Low levels of potassium will also lead to kidney failure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Although most common among young women, bulimia can affect both genders of all ages. People struggling with this eating disorder constantly battle between the desire to lose weight and the overwhelming desire to binge eat. A lot of times, they don\u2019t want to binge(in fact, there\u2019s always guilt and shame right after they have done it) but they find themselves giving in. After the binge eating episode, panic sets in and they then turn to drastic measures to \u201cundo\u201d their overeating, such as taking laxatives, vomiting, or going for an exerting run on the treadmill.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No matter how trapped in this vicious cycle you feel, though, there is always light and hope. With treatment and support, you can break this harmful cycle, begin to manage unpleasant emotions more healthily, and regain control of your life.<\/span><\/p><h5><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can regain control by doing these:\u00a0<\/span><\/h5><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stay away from everything (people, places, and activities) that trigger the temptation to binge eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Till you feel better, avoid looking at fashion or fitness magazines, and quit spending time with friends who constantly talk about losing weight and dieting.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You should also be careful when it comes to meal planning and fad diets.<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Address any underlying mood disorder like depression, sadness or anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Seek professional help- The advice and support of a professional will help you learn to eat normally again, and develop general healthier ideologies about food and your body.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s also reiterate that looking good is always nice but not when it is forced or done out of a compulsion to fit in. Exercise, eat healthy and waist train to look beautiful but do it on your terms. Do it first for YOU and not for anyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","align":"justify","typography_typography":"custom","typography_font_family":"Nanum Myeongjo","typography_font_weight":"500"},"elements":[],"widgetType":"text-editor"}],"isInner":false}],"isInner":false}]