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Bulimia Nervosa

Clinical Definition Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by episodes of excessive overeating, followed by a variety of compensatory actions to avoid weight gain, including vomitting, laxatives, fasting or immoderate exercise. In Our Own Words Bulima nervosa sufferers fear gaining weight and are very unhappy with their body image. They are often perfectionists with

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