Synonyms for

Bulimia

Verb / bju:ˈlɪmi:ʌ / Another word for bulimia — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bulimia is an eating disorder in which a person eats a lot of food and then tries to get rid of the calories by vomiting or using laxatives.

Synonyms & similar words

bingeeatingsyndrome overeating bulimarexia

Example sentences

  1. She is struggling with bulimia and needs help to overcome it.
  2. Bulimia can cause serious health problems if left untreated.
  3. People with bulimia often feel ashamed and try to hide their behavior.
  4. Bulimia is a mental health disorder that requires professional treatment.
  5. Bulimia can be treated with therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes.

Quotes

  • Bulimia is a secretive disease because usually, you're not overweight.
  • I got so caught up in my job, I forgot about my personal life. I worked seven days a week, 18 hours a day, and I sleepwalked through a lot of it. I was so focused on my job and so good at it that everything in my life lost meaning. I should have known that bulimia was a disease of loneliness and that I was lonely.
  • I had bulimia for about a year and a half. It was at its worst when I was eighteen or nineteen and I got off tour

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