Question

What is bulimia? can someone explain it to me.

Answer 1

It is an emotional disorder involving distortion of body image and an obsessive desire to lose weight, in which bouts of extreme overeating are followed by depression and self-induced vomiting, purging, or fasting.The exact cause of bulimia is currently unknown; though it is thought that multiple factors contribute to the development of this eating disorder, including genetic, environmental, psychological, and cultural influences.  Some of the main causes for bulimia include:
Stressful transitions or life changes
History of abuse or trauma
Negative body image
Poor self-esteem
Professions or activities that focus on appearance/performance

Answer 2

Answer:

It is a obsessive eating disorder. Where one eats over the average amount and then makes themselves vomit. This is called purging. It is one of 3 main eating disorders. It is a very complex and misunderstood disease. One typically confuses it with binge eating or anorexia.