A member asked:

Am i bulimic if i only throw a little bit up when i make myself throw up?

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Dr. Patrick Tapia answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Probably: The fact that you are trying to make yourself throw up at all makes it highly likely you showing indications of bulimia. You may alternatively have a binging and purging type of anorexia nervosa or maybe even a condition that is in between the two types of eating disorder presently recognized. The most important thing is to consider getting some help for this sooner rather than later. Stay safe!

Answered 11/24/2013

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Size Doesn't Matter: It's not about how much u purge, it's that u do it at all. Individuals w/bulimia r at risk 4 other worrisome ones, incl heart ; other organ damage/failure. They also often struggle w/ various addit'l psychological conditions, esp. Depression ; anxiety. See http://1.Usa.Gov/11pzll6. Chasing an "ideal" u that u believe others will love comes at expense of health/happiness/relationships/career.

Answered 4/3/2016

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