[Musique_butterflys]

Hi, i was just diagnosed yesterday and have no idea what this is? I know its an eating disorder but i though bulimia is only if someone purges. Can anyone explain in detail what non-purge bulimia is? Thank you.

Re: Thread's Question:

There are two sub-types of bulimia nervosa:

Purging type bulimics self-induce vomiting (usually by triggering the gag reflex or ingesting emetics such as syrup of ipecac) to rapidly remove food from the body before it can be digested, or use laxatives, diuretics, or enemas.

Non-purging type bulimics (approximately 6–8% of cases) exercise or fast excessively after a binge to offset the caloric intake after eating. Purging-type bulimics may also exercise or fast, but as a secondary form of weight control.

Bulimia nervosa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Re: Poll Question:

Binge Eating is the most common eating disorder.

Binge Eating Disorder: The Most Common Eating Disorder « « National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

[Karrebear]

What sort of compensatory behavior do you use to get rid of the calories ingested?

[Musique_butterflys]

Originally Posted by Karrebear

What sort of compensatory behavior do you use to get rid of the calories ingested?

I didn't realize that i was. I would just eat a big dinner or something then i just wouldn't eat for a few days. Kind of fast after eating more than i thought i should.