People who have bulimia often struggle with feelings of shame or guilt about their behaviors.
Bulimia primarilyaffects adolescent girlsand young adult women.
Here’s what clinicians look for when diagnosing bulimia nervosa.
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People who meet these criteria only during episodes ofanorexia nervosaare not considered bulimic.
The DSM-V-TR provides physicians and mental-health professionals with the criteria for diagnosing specific mental disorders, including bulimia nervosa.
Some may even be a bit overweight.
Get our printable guide for your next doctor’s appointment to help you ask the right questions.
These can result from repeated vomiting.
Men are affected, too, but at about one-tenth the rate of women.
Gaymen also have a high rate of bulimia.
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Know that there are optionsyour eating disorder does not need to control you forever.
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