@clevelandclinic: Bulimia nervosa vs. anorexia nervosa: Bulimia nervosa, also called bulimia, is a serious type of eating disorder. It’s characterized by eating a large amount of food in a short amount of time (binging), followed by getting rid of the food (purging). You may feel like you have no control over what you eat. You might eat large amounts in one sitting, sometimes in secret, leading to guilt or shame. To cope, you may try to compensate by vomiting, using laxatives or exercising excessively. This condition also affects how you see yourself. You may judge your worth based on your appearance and feel like the only thing you can manage is how food leaves your body. This cycle is unhealthy and can lead to serious, even life-threatening, consequences. Recovery is possible. It takes time to get there. Your healthcare providers will work with you to create a treatment plan that’s right for you and your symptoms. Your therapist will help you set realistic goals and work with you to achieve them. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder and mental health condition that makes you limit how much you eat. People with anorexia restrict food to keep their body weight as low as possible. They’re afraid to gain weight and may obsess over being thin. Anorexia can affect people of all body sizes and body types. It’s a serious mental health disorder that develops from negative thoughts and feelings about eating, weight and body image. These thoughts take over your whole life. They can cause you to think, feel and act in extreme ways to avoid eating food. Over time, anorexia can lead to malnutrition and a severely low BMI. This can have serious health consequences. Without recognition and treatment, it can be life-threatening. This is why it’s important to seek help if you’re noticing the signs of anorexia in yourself or a loved one.

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