Getting Aware With Misleading Bulimia Symptoms - By: K. Walsh

Sometimes events whether we want them to or not, begin to change us to a certain extent. We may begin to feel a certain way and begin a behavior that is not positive and can begin a life that we did not intend to have. This is how bulimia enters our life. It comes unexpectedly out of our negative behavior and poor way of thinking. Our lack of knowledge with bulimia symptoms help this disorder pass our way without our awareness and lead us to a dreadful path we never imagine of taking.

Disorders, depending upon what the sickness is, can be minor and not get worse but many can become very destructive if allowed. The eating disorder called Bulimia has, over the past several decades, become a very serious condition. This eating disorder is easy to hide and can mentally and physically hurt the Bulimic. The Bulimic on the outside appears "normal" as there are no obvious physical changes that one will see. The difference is on the inside, it's the psychological viewpoint that the Bulimic has.

There are various Bulimic symptoms that if someone was to really notice the actions that a Bulimic has, the signs would be obvious. Many times the symptoms will go unnoticed for a long period of time as the Bulimic would prefer to eat alone; this way no one would be able to identify their eating problem. If their eating behavior was discovered, the Bulimic was become extremely distressed and more depressed than before.

Food is available almost anywhere and this makes food a good source for the Bulimic to address their negative emotions. A Bulimic is able to eat thousands of calories during one bingeing session. At first, the feeling that eating the food gives is somewhat of a high. The Bulimic has control over what to eat and how much of it they can eat. Once done, the Bulimic will then purge the food. This purging brings not only down the high, but it increases the anxiety and stress over the bingeing that just occurred. Bingeing and purging are only part of the Bulimic symptoms.

A Bulimic may seem outgoing and want to be with their friends; they will eat and then silently slip away by themselves to purge. After the purging has occurred, they will return to their friends and act as if nothing has happened. This process works great for the Bulimic in large gatherings as everyone is busy talking to others that they won't notice one person gone for a short period of time.

Other Bulimic symptoms are those of bloodshot eyes, lack of concentration, fatigue, an increase in exercising, and skipping meals. These symptoms alone may not make a person a Bulimic, but together with low self-esteem, depression and the feeling that they have lost control of their life can cause one to become a Bulimic. Other signs are the use of diet pills, diuretics, becoming secretive, going to the bathroom shortly after eating should also be taken into consideration to determine if one might be Bulimic.

Suddenly becoming concerned about ones weight, deciding to begin an exercise program or being constantly tired does not make a Bulimic but it should raise concern to those who are around this person. Bulimia symptoms are often misleading because the eating disorder can be easily hidden. Being a friend and gently offering support is a great way to begin the process to correctly diagnosis the problem and get proper help.

About the Author

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

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