Bulimics go about this in various ways, some of which include engaging in self-iduced vomiting, abuse of laxatives and diuretics, excessive exercise, skipping meals or dieting. These Purging behaviors are harmful and unproductive. Dieting also occurs when the person is not binging. However that usually causes hunger which can lead to another binge episode. And the cycly starts all over again.
Bulimics believe that self-worht requires requires being thin.
They also are extremely concerned with body weight and shape. Most hide feelings of depression, worthlessness, shame and emptiness from the people around them. Difficukty expressing feelings is often presnt. Striving to work hard to please others and having a strong need to be in control is common. Anorexia Athletica Anorexia Athletica is sometimes called compulsive exercising or activity anorexia.