Bulimia nervosa is a very serious disorder that affects many people from all walks of life. It is also quickly beginning to affect individuals at a younger age than ever before. One of the main reasons for this increase is due to the media. People, including adolescents, are force fed images of those who are abnormally thin and these images can begin to direct one to an unhealthy, distorted self image, which in turn can lead to anorexia and bulimia. If parents and loved ones are not aware of eating disorders and their symptoms, then they may overlook a family member who has developed dangerous eating habits in their quest to be thin like their beloved celebrity icon.

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