Bulimia Nervosa: Stigma, Myths and Facts

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by repeated binge eating and purge cycles that affects over 1% of the population at some point during their lives.

Watch this video to learn some of the myths and facts about bulimia and the stigma that surrounds it.

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Thank you so much . My sister in law is bulimic but she has psychosis too . She has caused hardship to her family . Very stressful situation.