Food can generate feelings of nostalgia, create a bridge across different cultures, and lift a low mood; however, if you regularly feel compelled to overeat and then purge ("undo" the binge eating by vomiting or using laxatives), you may be affected by bulimia nervosa. Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that affects both males and females. If you or someone you know has bulimia, it’s important to be able to identify the signs of the condition and learn how to get help.
