Mia's roommates have been increasingly concerned about her behavior. She has been hoarding food and locks herself in her room every night. Her roommates hear her throwing up in the evening before bed. She tells them she has been getting sick because she is nervous about final exams. She takes a laxative every morning with her breakfast. What eating disorder does Mia most likely have?

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Mia's behavior fits the criteria for bulimia nervosa, including binge eating, purging behaviors (vomiting and laxative use), and hoarding food. Her explanation for getting sick is common among those with bulimia nervosa, who often use it as a cover-up for their disordered eating habits.

Mia's Roommates Have Been Increasingly Concerned About Her Behavior