truth at all. (np).With all these causes listed, girls find some reason to go to extremes to comfortthemselves. Because there are so many causes, people need to equip themselves to see the signsand symptoms of bulimia. The signs and symptoms of bulimia do exist. Some may be obvious while others arent soobvious. In a newspaper article entitled Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders, it advises thatthe first thing a person should observe of a bulimic is the overall change in their personality. Thisperson may become snappy, crabby, or irritable. Self esteem will plummet, and their need to beaccepted will skyrocket (np). They may insist that they are fat even if theyve lost weight, andthey may be entertaining self destructive thoughts. Their ability to make decisions will deteriorate.Overall, this person will become unhappy, depressed, and lonely. These are the emotional signs.Typical physical signs include: dieting, any sign of the binge-purge cycle, constantly going to thebathroom for vomiting and diarrhea, or eating out of control. As mentioned earlier, the signs maynot always be obvious. The typical bulimic will binge and purge in private in fear that they will becaught. When signs are exposed it is essential to discover the effects.Most people see bulimia as targeting the physical health, but it can have a drastic impacton the mental and emotional health of not only the bulimic, but the people around them. Themental health consists of the emotions and basic out take on life in general, which can be alteredby bulimia. This disease will make the victim feel overwhelmed, scared, and guilty. It then takesover the mind so all the person thinks about is his/her weight and their social status.Physical effects of bulimia may include: rotten teeth damaged by vomiting, constipation orbloating, swollen glands, blisters in throat, icy hands and feet, dehydration, ulcers, consistent sorethroat, weakness, fatigue, abdominal pains, and loss of menstr...
