Post on 23-Feb-2016
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BULIMIA NERVOSARECOGNISING THE WARNING
SIGNS
Food and weight used as a way of coping
Serious mental health issue
ANYONE can be affected
Not all about appearances
Low self-esteem
WHAT IS AN EATING DISORDER?
BULIMIA NERVOSAI spent longer throwing up than eating. Every time I’d promise myself I’d stick to my diet this time, but I just
couldn’t do it.
• Roughly normal weight
• Frequent fluctuation in weight
• Influence of shape and weight
• Binge purge cycle
• Most common forms of purging are laxative abuse and vomiting
THE BINGE PURGE CYCLE
People with bulimia are often very ashamed of their illness and will work hard to conceal signs and symptoms making it very difficult to spot.
An awareness of the warning signs on the next few slides may help you pick up a case early – which will maximise the chances of effective support and complete recovery.
BULIMIA IS A SECRETIVE DISEASE
Weight FluctuationDue to the binge purge cycle –
However, weight change is not always noticeable making this a
hard illness to spot.
Callused KnucklesDue to repeated vomiting.
This sign is not always present but is often the most clear indicator of bulimia.
Chewing GumDrinking Water
As a food replacement when trying to restrict food intake To mask the smell of vomit after purging
Wearing ScarvesScarves will sometimes be warn to hide swollen glands / puffy
face caused by vomiting
Toilet after MealsCould be a sign of purging – either laxative abuse of vomiting
Tooth Decay & Sore ThroatAcid in vomit wears away teeth. Dentists often note erosion of
enamel on the inside of teeth of someone who vomits regularly.
Can’t focus on School WorkToo consumed with eating disordered thoughts
IsolationPeople suffering with eating disorders will often push away their friends and find they have less in common with them
than they used to.
BULIMIA WARNING SIGNS SUMMARY
• Weight Fluctuation• Chewing Gum/ Drinking Water• Toilet after meals• Secretive behaviour• Puffy Face• Callused Knuckles• Sore Throat• Tooth Decay• Can’t Focus on School Work• Isolation / loss of friends