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BULIMIA
Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by episodes
of binge-eating followed by inappropriate methods of
weight control, such as vomiting, fasting, enemas,
excessive use of laxatives and diuretics, or compulsive
exercising.
The following is a list of the observable symptoms:
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95% to 98% female
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84% have some collage education
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Usually white
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64% are closer to proper weight
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On the average, binges occur 11 times per week
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Average number of calories consumed: 4,800
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Average age at onset: 18
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Estimated number of bulimic college women - 20-30%
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Very unhappy and have low self-esteem
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Often depressed
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Tend to be passive individuals
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Tend to rely on others, especially for self- validation
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Afraid of rejection
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Perfectionists
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Isolated
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Very secretive
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Unsure how to cope with stresses of life
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ANOREXIA
Anorexia, or self-starvation, is a disease and it can be fatal if
left untreated. Recognition of its symptoms can be the first step
toward saving yourself or someone you love from this dangerous
disease.
The following is a list of the observable symptoms:
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Refusal to maintain body weight
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Fear of gaining weight
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Talks about "feeling fat"
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Difficulty with eating full meals
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Rigidity with what they will eat
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An obsessive preoccupation with body size
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Over-exercising
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Intense dissatisfaction with physical appearance
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Personality change from outgoing to withdrawn
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Limit food intake to "arrow selection of low-Cal foods
Hoarding, concealing, crumbling or throwing away food
Menstrual difficulties
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