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How are being raped by a stranger at a park and developing bulimia (cycles of starving and then binging) shortly after related? what can be done?
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Lots of: Lots of literature link trauma with eating disorders. Sadly, it is a common co-occurrence. Psychotherapy and meds, among other resources (groups, etc) will help. Best wishes.
Answered 5/8/2016
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