Causes of Bulimia: What You Should Know - By: K. Walsh

The thought of losing control is a very scary thought. Our days are filled with mishaps and events that we wish never happened. We try to do the best that we can do but sometimes no matter how hard we try, we just can't make ourselves happy. Finding something to replace the feelings and emotions that we need, something that we would have absolute control over is the process that some turn to. A loss of control can initiate a string and is one of the causes of Bulimia.

In recent years, society has begun to drastically change; especially in the advertising field. Advertising is constantly flashing pictures of thin beautiful people and the clothes and popularity that go with it; with these looks and popularity, why would anyone not want to fit that criteria? Trying to fit certain criteria that others look for can be frustrating. Attempting to change one's own image but becoming unsuccessful at the attempts can lower the self-esteem and feel that their image is below standards making one feel worthless.

Advertising is only one of the Bulimia causes although it may be a major part as we see pictures of the "perfect" body everywhere. Words that other people say can be harmful as well, even if they are just kidding around. Asking another roll is hanging over the tops of the pants or questioning if they used too hot of water the last time their shirt was washed aren't the best things to say regardless who they are said to.

Everyday stress from home and work can add up and affect anyone. Peer pressure is more common today than ever before, especially on the younger girls. Society in general is looking for that perfect person to spend the rest of their lives with. Environmental pressures can definitely be added to the list of Bulimia causes.

Negativity might be at the top of the Bulimia causes list. Everyone wants to be supported and cheered on no matter what happens. We want to be happy and have lots of friends, fit in, be successful, be able to wear the latest clothes, to have attention, to have it all. Not being able to meet others' standards in one way or another can alter one's perception and be the beginning to thinking negatively towards one's self-esteem and even enter into a stage of depression.

Covering up the negative emotions is how Bulimics use food. Certain situations, emotions or feelings can initiate a need for the abuse of food, to binge and purge. For example, going clothes shopping with friends and they are all buying size 2 or 3 and you can only get into a 10 can be depressing. Knowing that someone can wear a 2 while you can only get into a 10 might frustrate some, but to a Bulimic it can be devastating. The Bulimic will not see that their friends are very petite and due to their size that they simply wear a 2 while the Bulimic is naturally a size 10. The logical thinking process is overridden by the depression of not being able to wear with others can wear.

The mind takes over and the result is one causes of Bulimia which severely affect a Bulimic and how they abuse food. The subliminal mind takes over and before one knows what is happening, they are in a whirlwind of eating and purging and they don't know how to stop. Education of Bulimia and learning to identify when food is needed are ways that a Bulimic can stop the negativity in their lives and enjoy the wonderful person that they are.

About the Author

K. Walsh is a researcher on eating disorders. To understand deeper the topic above please visit Causes of Bulimia. You may also visit Help for Bulimics for free and confidential online help on bulimia.

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