What Causes Bulimia Nervosa?

Bonnie Brennan, MA, LPC, CEDS, ERC Regional Managing Director at Eating Recovery Center explains that there is no one cause of bulimia, however biological, psychological and sociocultural factors contribute to the development of this condition.

[Neveronline]

I had bulimia for 5 years and it has a lot to do with my parents always buying junk food or the “you can’t leave the table until you eat everything on your plate, ” rule. But most of it is insecurity and the bullying from other people.

[squa-squathedragon]

am overweight, I have a thyroid disease that keeps me from looking like most of the other 14 girls. Thank goodness my thyroid disease isn’t too bad, and I am not obese. But ever since I was around four years old the earliest I can remember, i’ve had body dysmorphia. I have a sister who is shaped like a Barbie, and standing next to her in the mirror has been really hard all these years.... i’ve subconsciously considered becoming bulimic to lose weight, and so I watch these videos to keep myself from going down that path.

[bunnytm]

I was diagnosed with anorexia when I was 13 and around 14 I went to go get help then when I was 15 puberty hit me like a whole train and developed bulimia and still trying to get better at age 21. I want a family so bad. But also so scared I’m gonna give this disorder to my kids. I’m the only one in my family with a eating disorder tho. I was in dance my whole childhood so I had to start dieting at a very young age. But no matter how hard I tried everybody around me called me fat. And I believe that’s how my disorder started

[lennyllama]

i dont binge, im not purging cos i want to lose weight but i am just so upset and stressed i can’t eat or feel like i need too. I skip meals or when i do eat i just purge it because i feel full. I get hungry but i don’t feel like eating.

[kellyyork]

Starving your body of food causes you to stick your head in the fridge and eat everything in sight. Just eat a few small meals that are healthy for you each day ...include some protein and lots of veggies. No, I am not a doctor, but I want you to be healthy, happy and eat well.

[deniseeicholtz]

I’ve been obese and now am healthy, but still can binge and purge. Food gives me anxiety!

[conkir]

When i was younger i always saw my mom throwing up over the sink. I thought its what you do when your food doesnt make you feel good.

Then school hit and i kept getting called fat.

Im 27 years old now& am now suffering for over ten+ years of being bulimic.

I am just now seeking help

[ghirardellichocolate]

I think or from what I recollect the treatment of Bulimia is Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Lip Balm. I don't think it would be Canadian Mist...#Nose smells.

[TheRealJaded]

Wow! 40 POUNDS OF FAT! That's absolutely disgusting!