Binge, Purge, Repeat. The daily routine of a Bulimic person can start to sound repetitive. Being Bulimic sounds like an ideal "diet plan" right? Quick results and no strenuous activity. It sounds perfect at first glance. However, an outsider does not see the harmful side effects and long term damages that a person with Bulimia suffers with.
Binging, which is the act of eating excessive amounts of food at one time, leads to the guilt a person with Bulimia faces. Guilt is that green monster that grows inside this person and eventually leads to the act of Purging. Purging is the more harmful act that a Bulimic performs. Of course the obvious danger is that a person is not digesting their food and getting the nutirents and vitamins they need. Behind the scenes is the real damage. Throwing up produces acid that permantently damges the esophagus and tooth enamel.
Even though Bulimics know these risks, it is almost impossible to defeat the nasty illness. A chemical imbalance in the brain prevents logical thinking and allows a persons body to continue hurting itself. Those who survive Bulimia are considered conquerers. Defeating the disease is rare, but possible. Getting rid of the Guilt monster and the reaction to throw up are the main keys. Binge, Purge, Repeat... Who knew it was more than a routine?
Dazeley, Peter. Mature Man Vomitting Into Toilet Bowl. Getty Images. Web. 18 Mar. 2011.
The "Mature Man Vomitting Into Toilet Bowl" photo is an image that was made for purchase. It was created as an example of Bulimia to depict a Bulimic person. This photo is relevant because Bulimia is a very common eating disorder among young and old adults. The image can be found on GettyImages.com and can be purchased by any person looking for an image of Bulimia.
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