Bulimia is a psychological eating disorder.It is characterized by episodes of binge-eating followed by inappropriate methods of weight control (purging).

.Among the inappropriate methods of loosing weight we can find vomiting, fasting, excessive use of laxatives and diuretics or excessive exercises. Excessive shape and weight concerns are also characteristics of bulimia. A binge is an episode where an individual eats a much larger amount of food than most people would in a similar situation. Binge eating is not a response to intense hunger. It is usually a response to depression, stress, or self esteem issues.

A loss control can be experienced during a binge episode. A short-lived calmness then follows. Then self-loathing appears. The cycle of overeating and purging usually becomes an obsession and is repeated often. People with bulimia can look perfectly normal. Girls who suffer from bulimia often feel depressed and helpless. The way they gain control is purging and bingeing.
Bulimia can also appear in children’s life when something new appears or changes their normal life, like a divorce. Kids with bulimia can sometimes be harder to spot than kids with anorexia because their weight is often in the range of what's normal. Some of the symptoms that kids with bulimia might have include:

* making excuses to go to the bathroom immediately after meals
* eating huge amounts of food without weight gain
* using laxatives or diuretics
* withdrawing from social activities

And some may be overweight. Women with bulimia tend to be high achievers.
It is often difficult to determine whether a person is suffering from Bulimia. This occurs because bingeing and purging is often done in secret. Also, individuals suffering from Bulimia often deny their condition.