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9 Surprising Facts About Bulimia Nervosa

9 Surprising Facts About Bulimia Nervosa19 aug18 min

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder. People often suffer in silence as it's not a visible condition and there is much shame and secrecy associated with the illness.

In this episode, I do a deep dive into bulimia, sharing 9 surprising facts about the disorder.

Time slots:

1. 0:51 The restrict/binge/purge cycle.

2. 2:59 Emotional pendulum.

3. 5:03 The habitual nature.

4. 7:49 Not feeling good enough.

5. 9:34 Splitting - the shiny outer and hidden shadow.

6. 12:06 Physical complications.

7. 14:18 When you don't binge, but purge.

8. 14:58 First diagnoses of bulimia.

9. 15:46 Isolation and shame.