Compulsive about housework, exercise, school, etc. In order to qualify for diagnosis, the person must have had, on average, a minimum of two binge eating episodes a week for the last three months. Characteristics Eating binges may be planned. The food consumed is usually sweet, has a texture which facilitates rapid eating, and has a high caloric content. A binge is usually stopped by stomach pain, social interruption, sleep, or induced vomiting.
Bulimics often experience a feeling of loss of control during binges.
They generally feel ashamed and guilty about not being able to control their eating. Perhaps one of your friends is bulimic, and you don't even know it. Signs and symptoms may vary depending on the individual and the extent of the disorder. Red, irritable mouth with eroded tooth enamel and cavities from the stomach acid in the vomit. Brushing their teeth after vomiting actually further damages the tooth enamel.