What Causes Someone to Become Bulimic?
There is no single cause for bulimia, although some people are at higher risk than others. Like most eating disorders, bulimia tends to affect women more often than men however, according to NIMH, up to10 percent of all bulimics are now men. Bulimia also tends to surface in adolescence, affecting those between the ages of 10 to 25. People who are highly active in sports or who are dancers or models are more commonly diagnosed. Students are at high risk, especially when they become overloaded or highly stressed with the pressures of school. Certain personality factors can contribute to risk. While anyone can develop an eating disorder, bulimia tends to affect those who are more visible in their community or play a prominent role in various social activities, like celebrities and other high achievers. Bulimics tend to be perfectionists and for the most part, they are very intelligent. The common factor however for all bulimics, is an intense feeling of having no control over their lives.
