Theirs this guy in my gym class and i think he may be bulimic because everytime at lunch he asks if he can go to the bathroom or sometimes he asks if he can go to his locker.... im not 100% sure but i have my suspicions. He's not even fat!!! And i kinda have a crush on him so i can't just walk up to him and say "hi are you bulimic"? He will totally hate me!!!
What do i do??????????
2006-12-08 13:32:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
be polite and open up a different topic then soon if u think its the right time, ask him..:)
2006-12-08 13:34:36 · answer #1 · answered by vipurr_073 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
trail him. he won't answer yes if you ask him whether or not he has bulimia, b/c that's part of the denial aspect of the disorder. You can ask your friends, esp. guys, to follow him to the bathroom to listen for signs of throwing up. do whatever it takes, b/c if you love him, this is very dangerous and may kill him. If you find out he does have bulimia, then tell a trusted adult, like a teacher, who can then tell the information to the boy's parents or other guardians. He'll thank you later.
2006-12-09 03:23:46 · answer #2 · answered by Brommy A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, its their own problem. He probally has the looks ( am I right ) but you dont want to get involved with someone like that. Be a friend, and dont bring it up, they probally have other people at home who know about it so dont start telling people at school.
I got accused of being bulimec in middle school, dont it makes school suck, and if you really are then it helps you deal with it.
Hope this helps!
2006-12-08 21:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to a trusted teacher or a guidance couselor. in order to be "bulimic" he would have to binge and purge. but im not saying that purging after meals is ok, because its far from it.
2006-12-08 21:43:27 · answer #4 · answered by ktstebs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eating disorders are pretty rare in males...I wrote a papers on male anorexia several years ago, and I believe that it was something as small as 3% of the population.
The symptoms of bulimia are:
# Secrecy surrounding eating and the time period after eating, to allow for bingeing and then purging. Frequent trips to the bathroom after meals, signs and/or smells of vomiting, evidence of laxatives or diuretics. Going to the kitchen after everyone else has gone to bed to binge. Going for unexpected walks or drives at night. Excessive desire for privacy in the bedroom or bathroom.
# Odd eating behaviors, such as avoidance of eating with others; unpredictable and sudden dietary likes and dislikes; skipping of meals; taking very small portions when eating with others; consuming a lot of water or diet soda (to make vomiting easier); cutting food into very small bites; chewing food excessively; separating different types of food on the plate; strange pairings of foods.
# Eating unusually large amounts of food, with no apparent change in weight. The disappearance of large amounts of food, or numerous empty wrappers or containers in the garbage.
# Excessive, rigid exercise regimen – However, it is difficult to distinguish a serious athlete from an athlete with bulimia. Both may train excessively and not eat enough to compensate for the caloric usage
# Complex lifestyle schedules or rituals to make time for binge-and-purge sessions. Typical behaviors are using mints or gum to cover up the smell of vomit, running water in the bathroom to conceal the sound of vomiting, or always going to the bathroom after meals.
# Poor body image; preoccupation with body weight, weight loss, dieting, and control of food – Wearing of baggy clothes to hide the body. A distorted body perception. Avoidance of looking in mirrors.
# Discolored or callused finger joints or backs of the hands – Jamming the fingers down the throat to induce vomiting may damage the outer surfaces of the hands.
# Tooth and mouth problems, such as discolored and decalcified teeth, and sensitive, swollen, and bleeding cheeks and gums. These are caused by vitamin deficiencies and by the stomach acid that comes up with vomit.
# Stomach pain and intestinal irregularities, such as constipation and diarrhea.
# Irregular or nonexistent menstrual periods (in females).
2006-12-08 21:42:38 · answer #5 · answered by rockergirl20032003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a teacher or someone u can trust. and tell your suspicions.this needs to be looked into...you will be helping him in the long run...
good luck!!
2006-12-08 21:39:03 · answer #6 · answered by rev. needy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and maybe he just needs to use the restroom after he eats, better get some more facts I would say
2006-12-08 21:35:39 · answer #7 · answered by Abby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Casually bring it up in a conversation.
2006-12-08 21:34:18 · answer #8 · answered by Sexual_Chocolate 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just casualy ask him what he thinks of anorexics and bulimics...
http://www.pro-ana-nation.com/v1/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=14
2006-12-08 21:46:23 · answer #9 · answered by A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋