One of the most famous bulimics was Princess Diana. Bulimia is often the response to stress and depression. Bulimics derive comfort from food. They gorge themselves, preferably on high-calorie junk food. This gives them a high helping them to forget their troubles for a little while.
Bulimics tend to be closet eaters.
They gormandize secretly and then feel ashamed of their gluttony. They then induce themselves to vomit or take laxatives to purge themselves of the feeling of guilt. After a point bulimics can derive pleasure from the act of vomiting itself. The pattern of binge and purge can result in ulcers, gastric and dental problems, acute disturbances in the chemical balances of the blood which could lead to heart attacks, sore throats, aching joints, and feelings of weakness, dizziness and apathy. This is the refrain of a compulsive over-eater.