Bulimia Nervosa Research Paper

For my disability research paper I am choosing to write on Bulimia Nervosa which is the act of binge eating then proceeding to vomit it all out. Bulimia nervosa affects 1-2% of adolescent and young adult women. There were several factors that contributed to the choice. I am interested in learning more about it and why many young people, majority of young ladies, fall into this category and have this disorder. Unfortunately, I feel that this disorder can be a trend at times. I chose this disorder because I went through a troubling stage in my life where I thought I was not a thin person. In reality now that I think of it I considered 130 pounds to be in the large frame for me. Being that I adore food more than anything in the world I decided
The disorder itself is said to be a form of motivation to dieting however has serious consequences if prolonged. People with bulimia will eat large amounts of food in a short time and will want to get rid of it later. The most common form of getting rid of the food is through sticking your finger close to your throat and making oneself throw up. Other forms are using medications such as laxatives to quickly dispose of all that food. The reason people are bulimic is because food gives them a feeling of comfort however eating too much makes them lose control. Guilt plays a very impactful role in bulimia being that it is the reason why they purge. Bulimia is most common in teens, majority of them girls. It can be known to be a long-term disorder and may last into adulthood. This eating disorder is like other eating disorders in that family history, social factors and personality traits all contribute to the uprising of it. Bulimics may have had family history of obesity or an eating disorder. It may suggest that the disorder might be inherited. Also the stress of being in a sport that requires one to be in a thin body size is a cause. Other causes are stressful life events such a divorce, school, or losing loved ones. Being a perfectionist can sometimes cause bulimia because one is constantly
People with bulimia usually show many signs of low self-esteem concerning their weight and believe that they must lose some weight. They worry too much about how they look. Bulimics eat and eat and when the guilt kicks in they feel awful for eating all that. They feel fat and want to get rid of the food. It just does not happen once but it continues and becomes a habit, a continuing, addicting and harmful cycle. People with bulimia eat excessively and use several forms of getting rid of the food. They begin to abuse even laxatives to empty themselves. Using the bathroom frequently after meals is a sign that one may be bulimic. Some exercise excessively to the point where they wear themselves out. Hurling so much causes dental problems because the acid from the stomach affect the teeth. It is not a pleasant sight and is disgusting because it stains the teeth and discoloration occurs. Calluses on the back of the hands and knuckles show from the self-induced vomiting. Symptoms also include depression or mood swings and feeling out of control. A certain detachment may occur as they withdraw themselves from friends and their usual activities. There are areas that begin to swell such as the glands in the neck and face. Women may experience irregular periods. Other symptoms include heartburn, bloating and indigestion. The pressure