Missed menstrual periods . And other menstrual problems. Weakness, numbness, muscle fatigue, kidney damage, erratic heart beat, and even paralysis. Caused by lack of certain nutrients. Like anorexia, bulimia can kill.
Most experts believe that eating disorders come from different kinds of family problems.
These teens may come from families where it just isn't okay to talk about feelings. So to please everyone, these teens put up a cheerful front, but underneath, he or she is often depressed , lonely , and ashamed of their behavior. They feel like they have a large, guilty secret that they are hiding. They often don't like themselves very much and feel they don't deserve to be happy. They don't even think they deserve to enjoy food.