While symptoms of bulimia are physical, the disorder is often brought on by emotional problems.
Here are some common triggers of bulimia, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services:
- Societal and cultural pressures to have a thin and perfect body.
- Having relatives who are bulimic or who are overly concerned with body image and weight.
- Traumatic events or stressful changes in life, like a sexual assault, death in the family, divorce or a new job.
- Having low self-esteem, compulsive behaviors or a feeling of hopelessness.
- Hormonal or chemical imbalances.
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