Bulimia is a mental illness that is common in teens as well as in adults. If you have bulimia, it is important to know not only how to identify it, but also the important steps that you can take in order to become healthy. By eliminating this eating disorder, you will have more energy, and will be able to function at a higher level in your every day life.

Bulimia is an eating disorder that is defined by over eating. This over eating is then balanced out by purging the food back out of the system. This is usually done by vomiting, taking a laxative or water pill. The main reason why people become bulimic is because of problems with weight and self identity. They will then become overly critical of weight as well as body shape and type. This is often reinforced by the thin image that is accepted as healthy by society.

Bulimia can cause several physical problems. The first thing that happens is the body tries to balance out in other ways. If you are vomiting or getting rid of the food through pills, it will cause acid to continuously be moving through your body, which is not naturally there. This can cause the outer layers of your teeth to wear down and become permanently damaged. It will also cause your throat to become damaged by inflaming the esophagus. The glands near the cheeks may also become swollen from the excess acid moving through your system.

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