2006-06-17 11:19:43 · 9 answers · asked by Michael M 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
There are a couple of different kinds of bulimics, sometimes they binge and purge... they eat a lot in one sitting then purge it all. The other is someone who purges after meals. Some of the signs could be for both, but they tend to have the following.
Signs of binge and purging: secretive about food, won't eat (much) in front of people, secretive in general
Signs of purging after meals: always excuses themselves after a meal, avoids going to places where they would eat with other people.
Signs of both: rapid weight loss, sores on index or middle finger (caused from throat bile), avoidance, change in attitude, skin is pale and unhealthy looking. change in sleeping patterns
Just observe and watch... it is likely that if you confront someone with this disease that they will not confess to it.
2006-06-17 11:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by withallthesethings 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bulemia is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating episodes where the person typicall feels a lack of control, which then follows with purging behavior (vomiting, using laxatives, exercise, fasting/restricting food intake). The person does not have to be underweight, and can actually be of normal or slightly overweight appearance. The risks of purging include tooth enamel erosion (stomach acid), erosion of skin over your knuckles (sticking fingers down throat), and most dangerously, electrolyte imbalance from the vomiting which may require hospitalization.
2006-06-17 11:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by TK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bulimics have awful breath and rotting teeth from so much throwing up. Take your friend out for something to eat and see how fast afterward they need to run to the bathroom...and follow shortly after...a bulimic would be throwing up.
2006-06-17 11:24:00 · answer #3 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wieght changes moods.. not going out to eat with the gang.. color of their skin- liver damages will be yellow.. dark under eyes circles complaining of tummy upsets.. all the time not being able to hang with the gang watch what they eat then after if they go off to vomit it up their breath is a clue? signs of failing anything. distant relationships sadness how they feel shopping with you for clothes if they declined get all bent out of shape hate it then they arent comfortable with their body and they get depressed and what kinds of mags and thigns they read? skinny mags model mags? in general withdrawal from people and dont know how or what to eat when their with ya ask if ur okay wouldnt hurt that ur there for them otherwise if they are and u dint ask they will die.. perhaps
2006-06-17 11:27:52 · answer #4 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider leaving her alone. If she wants to tell you, she will. Many a life has been ruined by people who butt in when not asked. If you want to offer to help, offer, but DO NOT go to others and talk behind her back. NEVER do this. Others will not be as understanding as you might be (hopefully?). And please don't tell her to think of starving people in other countries or tell her she brought it on herself or she can stop if she wants or she can get help if she wants etc, etc., etc. No guilt trips.
2006-06-17 11:37:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your friend might eat the same as everyone else, but excuse themselves often to go to the " bathroom ".....you may notice the smell more at those times....when they return from the bathroom.....
2006-06-17 11:25:10 · answer #6 · answered by Campbell Gramma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They eat and then go to the bathroom, they eat in secret[ have a stash in their room,
2006-06-17 11:24:31 · answer #7 · answered by Virginia V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
S/he might smell of vomit at random times. Really bad breath.
2006-06-17 11:23:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if she thinks she is always fat, overworkingout, disapearing after a meal. eating nothing or very little over the day..
2006-06-17 11:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by Eldragon25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋