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I think it should be changed from "mostly known as 'mia'.." because I have never heard anyone call bullimia 'mia.' —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.71.223.76 (talk) 21:58, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

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[edit] Adding a link

Sorry, I'm a bit new to Wpedia, but I believe that I must post a link here before adding it to the main page.

My link is Somerset & Wessex Eating Disorders Association, I design and manage the site on a volunteer basis (being a recovered sufferer from anorexia and bulimia myself).

Although we are a rather localised charity I would hope that the information provided by the site would be useful to a much wider audience.

I dont think that the information its really bad

I appreciate that others may remove the listing if they don't feel that it's appropriate to be included here but I thought that I'd post in up just in case and have also done so in a few other eating disorder related articles.

I hope that this is ok. Feel free to email me if there's a problem (contact details are on the website).

With Kind Regards Paul

[edit] at risk groups

citing link broken for "the highly intelligent and/or high-achievers"

Also, the statement claiming that men are as likely as women to suffer the disease in wholly inaccuarte and should be amended to correspond with the 90%/10% to female sufferers estimate which is widely used by eating disorder support groups and mediacl set-ups.

[edit] More Editing

I have made a number of edits and re-worded a few parts of it. Is it wise to remove toe personal advice though? Bear in mind that a number of people with bulimia may look it up and it may inspire them to seek help —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Stui (talk • contribs) 4 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] References to treatment centres?

I've noticed there are a few references to treatment centres in there, probably because of the original source material. Is it worth taking out these references seeing as Wikipedia is pretty much an international site & phrases like "...available in this country" don't make sense otherwise?


Yes, just where is 'this country' anyway, dammit? There are 193 of them. And why are there only listings for centres in the USA and UK?

Maybe it's because the only contributing parties to this article reside in either the UK or US? Just a thought... Oh, and there are 194 countries if you count Taiwan.

[edit] Two small things...

Someone needs to go through this article, replacing every "her" (the personal pronoun for the bulimic) with "they", "one" or "a sufferer of bulimia". Feminising the issue only makes it less acessible to male readers or sufferers, as well as potentially sounding POV.

"Characteristically, those with bulimia nervosa feel more shame and out of control with their behaviors, as the anorexic meticulously controls her intake, a symptom that calms her anxiety around food as she feels she has control of it, naïve to the notion that it, in fact, controls her." - I don't like this.

The reference to the television programme also seems fairly ludicrous in what is essentially a medical article.

[edit] bulimia why?

why would any one want to go bulimic who cares what other people think you are your own individual and you control your life no one else. If you let people tell you what you should look like your weak weak i tell you dont let anyone i mean anyone tell you how you should be. All i want you to be is yourself not no one else if your a guy just tell everyone you love food if your a girl tell everyone you love food. If people keep on doing this to themself they will eventually die.

Bulimia isn't about what other people think. It's not even entirely about weight. I think you need to do some reading on the disease before you go on another offensive rant.

i dont understand....y do u need 2 overstuff urself w/food when u r lackin mental/emotional control. i mean, it's not lik the food is even going 2 stay very long in ur stomach....how does eating a whole bunch of food and then forcing it out of ur body before it's even fully digested help u cope w/ur "mental stress"??


It's what people do to cope with stress. You might yell, you might go and play golf, you might work out. Whatever. Those who don't use it to lose weight, use it as a mechanism to cope with things.

I don't know why i do it. I just 'have to'. During a purge i hate it, feel repulsed, but it's like a game i guess. "ooh! there's a little more, I'm sure i can squeeze out just a bit more". though that kinda had a comical note to it, but it's not funny, i tell you. Alot of the stuff here is true. Social isolation, yup, lack of understanding of a normal diet, i can't remember what that is any more (only a year or so later), i look at my body and think "i like it, but i can't let putting weight on spoil it - ironic i binge..? Also, is it major if i'm binge/purging several times a day.. that's kinda worrying.. my poor gut.. those consequences really make me want to stop.. throat cancer.. -MALE!! 17, european new zealander. (i found this info here helpful, i really don't want to keep eating like this just keep forgetting that's what i want.. feel i may be able to get over it soon tough, i feel so guilty when i purge a nice meal.) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 00iddy (talk • contribs) 23:44, 11 December 2007 (UTC)


I am not a good editor, but I think something should be added here about the background conditions. Bulimics and anorexics report having had a higher incidence of childhood sexual abuse. [1]. Also, there should be a discussion of various treatments for bulimia, including SSRI's and therapy. As a recovering/recovered? bulimic/anorexic (I haven't practiced in 13 years, I'm 29, go recovery), I find some of the discussions hear to be very disturbing. People suffering from the disorder need to understand the background risks and the options for treatment. Another thing worth mentioning is that purging behavior (especially that involving the use of laxatives or diuretics) disturbs electrolyte balance which can cause heart problems. I remember meeting a 30 year old woman at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting when I was 15 and having a slice of reality when she recounted how she had caused herself a heart attack.

128.195.86.231 (talk) 23:05, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Yet another wrong statement

"Every bulimic is completely different in "how much" they purge. Some binge, some don't." WRONG! The sine qua non of bulemia is overeating, i.e., binging, which can vary in intensity and severity. It's the purging that is optional. Compensatory mechanisms are usually in place, but they are not always purgatory; there are "purging" and "non-purging" types, with non-purging types compensating by fasting or with exercise, for example.


[edit] Necessary?

Sorry, I'm not entirely sure how to use this, but I was wondering, is this sentence necessary:

"The groups listed below are considered to be at the highest risk: ... those with/without a history of anorexia ..."

It doesn't actually mean anything.


[edit] Genetics

Why is there no mention of this? Men do not get bulemia.

It's obviously genetic. But just theory. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.155.105.249 (talk) 19:16, 4 April 2008 (UTC)

I think the above comment was supposed to say something like this:
Why is there no mention of the genetic factor involved in the development of bulimia? In my opinion the genetic factor is obviously the most significant cause of the condition's appearance, although I must say that this is only a theory. Furthermore, men do not suffer from bulimia.
First, it is clearly inaccurate to say that there are no men with bulimia. They represent a smaller proportion of the people known to suffer from the condition but that is not the same thing. Secondly, if somebody believes there is a genetic factor involved it would be worth providing some evidence, rather than simply saying that it is obvious and then qualifying the statement with the admission that it is merely a theory. There is also no suggestion of whose theory it is; the person's own theory, or a widely accepted theory in specialist circles?--Oxonian2006 (talk) 10:46, 26 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Famous people affected?

Would there be space in this article for mention of some well-known people affected by the condition, such as Diana, Princess of Wales and John Prescott? It might give more of a human face to what is a highly scientific looking article.--Oxonian2006 (talk) 23:39, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] added link

I have added a link to beat, the UKs national eating disorder charity.

[edit] atypical sufferers

This sentence, which I added earlier today, has been removed without explanation:

Although bulimia is overwhelmingly a disease of young women, it can affect others. British politician John Prescott says he developed bulimia in his 60s.

Is this not legitimately encylopedic, to include information that might not be expected? BrainyBabe (talk) 16:55, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

There is already too much unsourced information in this article. That addition is borderline per WP:BLP. -- JLaTondre (talk) 01:14, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks for responding. Prescott speaks openly about it -- it was his decision to go public -- which seems to cover BLP concerns. It has been extensively covered, e.g. by the BBC. Is there any other reason not to include it? BrainyBabe (talk) 14:56, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
I don't see much use in a single example, but I don't object as long as you cite the source. -- JLaTondre (talk) 22:56, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
Thanks, re-added. BrainyBabe (talk) 13:03, 30 May 2008 (UTC)