What are the signs that someone ins bulimic?

Question

What are the tell-tale signs that a female is bulimic?

Answer 1

This a great question and a very serious matter,
I myself wanted to loose weight but tried everything and just had such a hard time to shed a few pounds, so when I would eat after I would feel that well that was not going to help me and I just felt guilty so I made myself sick, and I would force myself to throw up at least 3 or 4 times a week.
I thought I just felt sick all the time and I wasn't like stuffing my face or anything I guess I would go days with eating fruit or just water then other I would find myself binging bad, consuming everything I could eat. But then I would start all over again the next week.
Well finally my finace said I was acting like a bilimac and of course I said no way, but I reasearched it and met some really caring people on yahoo that eventully just helped me by great advise and just be there.
But everyone is diffrent and unless they don't know what there really doing, or just don't see it and you are having some thoughts that they might be this way look into for them and help them to realize it, my fiance did and I amdeffinetly not doing those things anymore!

I hope you find the answers your looking for, and I wish you luck....

Answer 2

I've read that one of the major signs is that the bulimic person has a puffy and/or reddish face. Kind of like you would get after a coughing fit, or when food goes down the wrong pipe (so to speak). Because they are trying to purge the food, they force a lot of blood to the face and cause the gag reflex to kick in, this can give them puffy eyes and cheeks after they're done.

Answer 3

There are a few, but most people with eating disorders are really good at hiding it. She might not eat in front of others, but if she does, she rushes away to the bathroom soon after. She may have scratches on the back of her hands, teeth begin to look bad from the stomach acids. Pale skin.

Answer 4

Bulimia is sometimes also known as binging and purging. Binging is where you eat untill you cant eat anymore. Purging is where you force yourself to vomit right after eating. Purging itslf is also common...If you have a friend that immediately has to use the restroom after he or she eats, then that is a sign

Answer 5

Well one sign I can give you is, if after every meal you see the person always going to the bathroom.

Answer 6

lets see, i usually puke NOT right after i eat because its too obvious. so everyone who says that, it not necessarily true. But eventually i DO use the bathroom. But i'd have to say the one definite give-away is a skinny person eating everything she can get her hands on. then other days claiming "she's not hungry".

Answer 7

Bulimia Nervosa is a disorder where the main characteristics are binge eating and compensatory behaviors in order to prevent weight gain. Bulimics are caught in the devastating and addictive binge-purge cycle.

For individuals suffering from Bulimia Nervosa, the binge can be seen as a reward within itself and a way to cope with daily stresses and feelings. Bulimic binges usually consist of a larger than normal quantity of food, that typically are high in caloric intake. For individuals with Bulimia Nervosa, the binge eating usually occurs in secrecy and rarely in the presence of others.

The types of food vary but are often sweet and/or high in fat content. Some binges are planned in advance by the Bulimic, but generally they are impulsive. Triggers for binges in Bulimia Nervosa include dysphoric mood, interpersonal stressors, boredom, prolonged dieting, and body image dissatisfaction.

The binge eating in Bulimia Nervosa may temporarily numb the negative feelings, but this state is quickly followed by feelings of failure. The Bulimic is often ashamed of their binges and views the Bulimic behavior as a loss of control and a reason for low self-esteem. This is why it is often hard for Bulimics to come forward and seek help.

Individuals suffering from Bulimia Nervosa follow their binge-eating behavior with compensatory behaviors in an attempt to counteract the binge episodes. The most common form of compensatory behavior for individuals suffering from Bulimia Nervosa is vomiting. The Bulimic usually induces vomiting directly following the binge.

For the Bulimic, the act of purging may temporarily reduce the feeling of fullness and reduce their fear of weight gain from the binge. Some individuals with Bulimia Nervosa even look forward to the purging behavior as they enjoy the feeling of release the purging behavior temporarily affords.

Other compensatory behaviors that individuals with Bulimia Nervosa use in an attempt to prevent weight gain include use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics, diet pills, ipecac, strict diets, fasts, insulin abuse, chew-spitting, and vigorous exercise.

Bulimics, like Anorexics, are also obsessively involved with their body shape and weight. An individual with Bulimia Nervosa will often obsessively check their body size and weight through frequent weighing, measuring, pinching, and viewing themselves in a mirror. For the Bulimic, the individual's self worth is directly tied to their body shape and weight.

Some of the common potential medical complications of practicing Bulimia Nervosa include cardiac arrhythmias, esophageal tears, electrolyte disturbances, gastrointestinal problems, and dental problems. For a complete list of potential medical problems for Bulimia Nervosa, visit our Medical Complications page.

The medical complications of Bulimia Nervosa can be severe and like Anorexia, if left untreated can become life threatening.

Answer 8

they say HURNT!!!