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 demonstrates symptoms of bulimia nervosa as she engages in binge eating followed by a compensatory behavior (using laxatives) to purge the calories consumed. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a distorted body image and a fear of gaining weight, and typically involves restrictive eating rather than binge eating. A fugue state involves a dissociative state in which a person may travel or wander and have no memory of their past identity. Personality disorders involve maladaptive, enduring patterns of behavior that disrupt a person's ability to function in relationships and society.

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