This site will provide information for individuals suffering with an eating disorder, for those who may be concerned about their eating behaviors, and for the friends of those with eating disorders. Anorexics may use their eating disorders as a means of having some control because of feeling that others control so many aspects of their lives. Anorexia seems to develop in persons with certain personality traits, such as extreme perfectionism and a need for order, certainty, and routine. These individuals are often emotionally sensitive, uncomfortable with change, and compliant. Return to Top of Page Bulimia Nervosa Persons with bulimia nervosa engage in binge-purge cycles.
Some bulimics have feelings of numbness and comfort from the anticipation of the binge-purge cycle.
The cycle can continue for years and, in some cases, can occur several times a day. Persons with bulimia are often hungry for love, approval, and acceptance. Like the anorexic, the bulimic is overly concerned with body weight. The bulimic often believes that the purging will stop weight gain. Bulimics differ from anorexics in that they usually maintain a steady body weight.