Bulimia Nervosa or binge eating is a condition in which patients will eat everything they want in large quantities. They will then try to eliminate all the food they have eaten by sticking their throat in order to vomit, using diuretics, diet pills, laxatives, or exercising heavily, or by restricting the amount of food they eat to very small amounts, including fasting, with a sense of guilt and fear of becoming fat. Later, even if they do not eat and stick their throat in order to vomit, they will still vomit. Patients with binge eating will have the idea of being fat and afraid of being out of shape, and they will perceive that they are fat all the time, even though they are already thin. They will also continue to lose weight.
Causes of Bulimia: The exact cause of Bulimia is unknown, but it is likely related to a number of physical, emotional, and social factors, such as low self-esteem, psychiatric disorders, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. In addition, there are some factors that may increase the chances of Bulimia, such as having a family history of eating disorders, UFABET, having major emotional stress events, such as divorce or family relationship problems, being influenced by the media, having anorexia or having lost a lot of weight in the past, and having type 1 diabetes.
Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa
- Bulimia can manifest itself in a variety of ways, including thinking, behavior, and physical symptoms, including
- Eating a large amount of food in a short period of time, followed by vomiting
- Refusing to share meals with others or going to the bathroom after meals in order to vomit the food you just ate
- Storing food to eat secretly
- Being obsessed with dieting and exercise
- Avoiding social interaction and possibly engaging in self-harm.
If your child suffers from bulimia, you may blame yourself. However, parenting is not the only cause of bulimia, so it is advisable to focus on what you can do to help your child. Eating together as a family at set times can help reduce binge eating. You can also ask your child directly if there is anything you can do to help. It is also important to listen without judgment to how they are feeling. It is also helpful to tell your child what your concerns are with them in order to handle the situation.