It’s one of the most common psychological disorders on college campuses and chances are you know someone who has had it at one point in their lives… and it may have even been you: It’s an eating disorder known as Bulimia Nervosa.

The hallmark of bulimia nervosa is binge eating – or eating a larger amount of food than most people in a similar circumstance. Typically binges consist of junk food. And, just as important as the amount of food is the fact that it is out of control.

The pressure to be thin in our culture can be overwhelming, especially among women. Well imagine that pressure driving you to refuse to eat anything except minimal amounts of food causing serious medical complications, even death. Well that is the case with those with Anorexia Nervosa.

Although decreased body weight is the most notable feature in Anorexia Nervosa, there is also an intense fear of obesity and a relentless pursuit of thinness. And even though their body weight is much less than normal, they may deny the seriousness of their low weight and base their self-esteem on achievement of an ultra low weight or thin shape.

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