Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia is characterized by recurring episodes of binge eating (see below); recurring inappropriate responses to overeating, such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, enemas, or other medications; binge-purge episodes occurring at least 2 times a week for 3 months or longer; evaluating your self-worth based on your weight and body shape.

Types:
Purging type: during current episode of Bulimia Nervosa, the person has regularly engaged in self-induced vomiting or the misuse laxatives, diuretics, or enemas.
Nonpuring type: during current episode of Bulimia Nervosa, the person has used other inappropriate compensatory behaviors, such as fasting or excessive exercise, but has not regularly engaged in self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas.