Bulimia nervosa, also known as simply bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging. Binge eating refers to eating a large amount of food in a short amount of time. Purging refers to attempts to rid oneself of the food consumed. This may be done by vomiting or taking a laxative. Other efforts to lose weight may include the use of diuretics, stimulants, fasting, or excessive exercise. Most people with bulimia have a normal weight. The forcing of vomiting may result in thickened skin on the knuckles and breakdown of the teeth. Bulimia is frequently associated with other mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and problems with drugs or alcohol. There is also a higher risk of suicide and self-harm.
Bulimia is more common among those who have a close relative with the condition. The percentage risk that is estimated to be due to genetics is between 30% and 80%. Other risk factors for the disease include psychological stress, cultural pressure for a certain body type, poor self-esteem, and obesity. Living in a culture that promotes dieting and having parents that worry about weight are also risks. Diagnosis is based on a person's medical history, however this is difficult as people are usually secretive about their binge eating and purging habits. Furthermore, the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa takes precedence over that of bulimia. Other similar disorders include binge eating disorder, Kleine-Levin syndrome, and borderline personality disorder.
She's got BulimiaWoah, oh oh oh
Bulimia
And nobody knows
She's the biggest cheerleader on the squad
She loves her parents and worships God
But none of them know the real truth
She eats a lot of food, pukes on her sister Ruth
Chorus
Bulimia
Woah, oh oh oh
Bulimia
And nobody knows
And we all try to save her
But she cares more about impressing the football players
So watch your after school special
It's about a girl
That ate a lot of doritos
And then she started to hurl
Chorus
So who cares about the quarterback
And forget about his nice car
It's time for you to live your whole life