It is for informational use only. We urge you to continue you research and not stop here. We hope we will be helpful in getting you started on your research on this problem. There is no single event or factor that causes someone to become bulimic, but people with this eating disorder do have several characteristics in common. A combination of biological, psychological, social and family factors may serve as the catalyst which may increase the risk of someone getting this disorder.
Some bulimics tend to be unstable in certain aspects of their lives.
They may have frequent mood swings and unpredictable behavior. They may also be easily disappointed. Most people agree that the obsession of thinness in our society plays a role in the incidence of eating disorders. The image of women in the media can pressure young girls to want to look just like them, no matter what it takes. There is also some evidence that the onset of bulimia will change the chemistry of the brain, which makes reoccurrence of the disorder more likely.