Kathleen can't quit thinking about food even though she is trying to lose weight. To compensate for her lack of self-control after she binge eats, Kathleen induces vomiting. She has done this two or three times a week for the last year. Kathleen seems to be suffering from

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Kathleen exhibits symptoms of bulimia nervosa, including binge eating and compensatory behaviors such as vomiting. Anorexia nervosa involves a restriction in food intake, while binge eating disorder and overeating disorder involve binge eating without compensatory behaviors.

Kathleen Can't Quit Thinking About Food Even Though She Is