The eating disorder known as Bulimia Nervosa is something that quite a number of people suffer from today. There have been numerous studies of this eating disorder carried out but actually determining causes for bulimia is still proving somewhat difficult. In fact it is felt that several factors will contribute towards a person being like to suffer from this type of eating disorder. In this article we take a look at those factors which are contributing causes for bulimia today.

Cause 1 - We live in a world where emphasis is placed constantly on us about how being thin and beautiful is important and this leads to many people being unhappy with their looks. This is especially true where young women are concerned as they are being bombarded on a constant basis with images which are completely unrealistic of what they should look like.

Cause 2 - Many people who suffer from low self esteem are those who are more at risk of becoming bulimic. There are certain things that could have occurred in that person’s life which leads to them suffering from low self esteem, such as they were abused when younger, they aim to be a perfectionist or they suffer from depression.

Cause 3 - People who diet often are far more likely to develop some type of eating disorder problem including bulimia, unlike those who do not. Those who use more restrictive severe diets are going to be the ones prone to binge eating after their diet has finished and it is the same people who using these diets regularly will end up finding themselves caught up in the bulimia binge and purge cycle.

Cause 4 - If a person is involved in a certain profession where they need to look a certain way are prone to suffer from eating disorders. How often have stories been told of models, dancers, actors and gymnasts having to fight against eating problems as they need to maintain a certain look if they want to stay at the top of their profession.

Cause 5 - Some people may suffer from bulimia as there have been drastic taking places in their lives recently. It may be that they have moved home or a relationship has come to an end after some considerable time. Such people will suffer from this eating disorder because they feel it helps them to cope far better with the stress they are under.

Cause 6 - Some people may well suffer from bulimia as it is something that other family members have suffered from. Studies undertaken have how the certain people’s genetic make up is the cause for bulimia in them. Also in other research carried out it has been found that those whose bodies have low levels of serotonin are susceptible to suffering from bulimia.

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