Since bulimia is so firmly identified in the public mind with self-induced vomiting only, those who use other compensatory behaviors are very often not identified as bulimics by themselves or others. Recurrent episodes of binge eating. Feeling of lack of control during binges. Minimum of two binges per week for at least 3 months. Persistent overconcern with body shape and weight.
Most sufferers are of normal weight.
Bulimia may be mixed with periods of anorexia and may persist for 10 to 20 years. With professional help, bulimia can be controlled and cured. For that matter, there is a whole class of books on eating disorders that never mention self-induced vomiting. Here is another take on Compulsive Overeating from Overeaters Anonymous. This series of questions may help you determine if you are a compulsive overeater.