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Types of Bulimia



Individuals suffering from Bulimia may fall into one of these two categories or types of bulimia:

  • Purging: Individuals who show a purging pattern may go on food binges accompanied by a feeling of loss of self-control. However, purging follows the binge period brought on by fear of weight gain or guilt. Individuals may resort to laxatives, enema, diuretics or induced vomiting. 
  • Non-Purging: Some individuals suffering from bulimia may not follow the binge purge cycle. Instead, they may resort to excessive exercise, food deprivation or strict fasting and other forms of portion control over food.



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References
  1. Bulimia nervosa in overweight and normal-weight women Masheb, Robin / White, Marney A., Comprehensive Psychiatry, 53 (2), p.181-186, Feb 2012
  2. A Review Of The Definitions Of Outcome Used In The Treatment Of Bulimia Nervosa Williams, Sarah E. / Watts, Thomas K.O. / Wade, Tracey D., Clinical Psychology Review, In Press, Accepted Manuscript,Feb 2012