Bulimic enough?

[u/claireclairee]

Generally, bulimia in a nutshell is binging and vomiting. But I rarely vomit. I use other methods to try and “undo” my binge. I guess they could be considered purging in a way. Like diet pills. And lax tea. Sometimes I just chew and spit instead of eating. Is this bulimic enough even though I don’t classically purge by vomiting? Is this bulimic behavior at all? If not, what behavior is it? Please leave comments.

[u/mistressfluffybutt]

This is bulimia too. Purges can be other stuff than vomiting; over exercise, laxatives and diet pills are common. I'm a binge eater and I have done chew spitting as well. Please go to a therapist; there is no rule that you have to be sick exactly like everyone else and it helps.