What does bulimia actually do to you?

Physical and Psychological Effects of Bulimia:

In addition to the psychological impact, bulimia’s side effects can cause irreparable physical damage. Restrictive, compulsive, and weight controlling behaviors like self-induced purging and inappropriate use of laxatives or diuretics can cause a multitude of other health complications and medical conditions. Such effects include:

Esophageal problems Vocal chord damage Stomach ulcers Osteoporosis Hair loss Digestive problems Decreased body temperature Irregular heart beat Elimination problems Dental Damage Organ damage Vitamin and mineral deficiencies Enlarged salivary glands Dry skin Decreased bone density Menstrual dysfunction Hormone irregularities Insomnia Low red blood cell levels Weak muscles Immune system damage Psychological Out of control feelings Mood changes Avoidance of others Constantly thinking about food Depression Anxiety Unable to eat with others Poor body-image

Other bulimia side effects include difficulty conceiving a child, a larger risk of miscarriage and premature birth after conception. Some theorize that nature requires humans and animals to be healthy themselves in order to continue to propagate a species that is capable of surviving—theory of natural selection. Bulimia side effects damage a woman’s body which can physically inhibit her from having healthy children in the future.

Laxative and Diuretic Use It is estimated that one third of people struggling with bulimia use laxatives, and roughly 10% take diuretics. Various effects include:

Laxative abuse Chronic intestinal inflammation Chronic constipation Irregular bowel function Systemic toxicity Diuretic abuse Kidney damage Body fluid stagnation Blood pressure complication

Bulimia is DANGEROUS! It is not a healthy way of dieting. It will result in your death if you do not do something about it. Talk to your doctor and get help for this deadly disease, before it kills you. There are other ways to diet that are healthy.