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9 Surprising Facts About Bulimia Nervosa
9 Surprising Facts About Bulimia Nervosa
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.