By: Ashlin L., Divya R., and Stephen P.

 Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder where the victim constantly overeats, followed by purging.

 Gerald F.M. Russell discovered it in 1979 after discovering 30 patients with a similar unknown eating disorder.

 their self esteem revolves around the fact on whether or not they are:  thin.  diets when not vomiting.  impulsive decisions (shoplifting, alcohol, etc.).  hates specific parts of their body.  excessive use of mints and mouthwash.  may abuse drugs

 when binging then purging becomes a regular habit, when they have severe stomach pains, vomit up blood.  Some factors are the media, makeover shows and models specifically.

 Treatment for bulimia involves psychological counseling, and some medicines such as anti-depressant.  Their diet should include eggs, milk, soybeans, dried fruits and nuts, figs, etc.  Sometimes too much exercise can cause bulimia.  medication might be helpful like antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications if a person with bulimia is also depressed.

 Family could all get therapy or have better communication.  A way to manage it short term is for your family to support you and by taking medication.  A way to manage bulimia long term is by therapy, and to get the nutrients your body needs.

 The impact on you is great because it may cause you depression and it will hurt your body and put stress on your family.  The impact on the family is great because they will have a mixed of feelings like anger toward themselves for not noticing it or fear of what is going to happen to you. Statistics  Bulimia affects approximately 1 percent to 3 percent of adolescents in the United States, and is more common in women the in men.

 10% of bulimic people are men.  25% of college women use bingeing for weight management.  only 6% of people with bulimia get mental health care.

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