Bulimia

usgb/buˈlɪmiə/
noun

A mental illness where a person tends to eat a large amount of food and then make themselves vomit, or use drugs to help with digestion (laxatives) to prevent weight gain.

Many teenagers, both boys and girls, can develop bulimia due to societal pressure about body image.
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  • suffer from bulimia
  • struggling with bulimia

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Psychological Disorder

Understand bulimia as a serious health problem, not just an eating habit.

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She received professional help to overcome bulimia.
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Sensitive Topic

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They held a seminar to raise awareness about bulimia.
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Beyond Dieting

Remember, bulimia involves emotional distress and isn't solely about food.

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Bulimia is more than dieting; it can lead to severe emotional turmoil.
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