Describe the difference between anorexia and bulimia. Specifically symptoms and behavior.

The main difference between diagnoses is that anorexia nervosa is a syndrome of self-starvation involving significant weight loss of 15 percent or more of ideal body weight, whereas patients with bulimia nervosa are, by definition, at normal weight or above.

Episodes of binge eating.

Self-induced vomiting.

Smelling like vomit.

Misuse of laxatives and diuretics.

Complaining about body image.

Expressing guilt or shame about eating.

Depression.

Irritability, are all symptoms of bulimia

anorexia symptoms are,

Purging for Weight Control

Obsession With Food, Calories and Dieting

Changes in Mood and Emotional State

Distorted Body Image

Excessive Exercise

Denial of Hunger and Refusal to Eat

Engaging in Food Rituals

Alcohol or Drug Abuse

Extreme Weight loss

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