common sign?

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Registered: 06-05-2004
common sign?
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Fri, 08-06-2004 - 3:32pm
Is it a common sign for anorexics to binge eat sometimes?
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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: caitlin2o05
Fri, 08-06-2004 - 5:07pm

I am not sure what you mean by ‘is it a common sign’. If you want to know whether it is ‘normal’ for anorexics to binge eat, then yes. It can be part of anorexia because you are so starved, eventually you can’t control it anymore. This can also easily lead to bulimia.

Love & hugs, Kristina


The opinions I have expressed here are from my own experience and are not intended as medical advice or to take the place of your own physician's advice.

Love & hugs, Kristina

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Registered: 11-17-2003
In reply to: caitlin2o05
Sat, 08-07-2004 - 9:41pm

Hi Caitlin2o05,


If you would like to read our information on eating disorders, we have some at:


http://www.ivillagehealth.com/library/nwh/content/0,,215912_227063,00.html

IVHealth Ruth Ann
Assistant Community Moderator/Health Librarian
rjohnson@mail.ivillage.com

IVHealth Ruth Ann
Community Leader/Ask the Health Librarian

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Registered: 07-14-2003
In reply to: caitlin2o05
Mon, 08-09-2004 - 4:04pm
Yes, it is completely common for anorexics to show signs of bulimia and bulimics to show signs of anorexia... When i was anorexic I was probably about 80% ana, and 20% bulimic... now that i am bulimic, I am about 80% bulimic nad 20% anorexic...

I also read a stat that said some one who once had anorexic and got treatment (i.e. recovered) has a 50% chance of developing bulimia later on in life... glad they told me this when i was 14