Melissa uses laxatives in an attempt to lose some of the weight she gained from binge eating.Melissa most clearly demonstrates symptoms of

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Melissa's behavior of binge eating followed by use of laxatives is characteristic of bulimia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by distorted body image and severe restriction of food intake. Social anxiety disorder and panic disorder involve symptoms related to anxiety in social or panic-inducing situations, respectively.

Melissa Uses Laxatives in an Attempt to Lose Some of the Weight