The side effects of having an eating disorder most often described by bloggers and the media are the obvious ones — heart problems, teeth concerns, osteoporosis.  But there are some aspects of eating disorders that I’ve rarely seen described.
Here are three that I just don’t think most people know about:
1.  Financial Woes.  Bulimics will spend quite a bit of money on their binges.  They’ll max out their credit cards to feed their addiction, if need be. 
2.  Career Instability.  Many anorexics and bulimics eventually enter a sort of “career burnout” mode.  Though most are labeled “model employees” or perfectionists, they eventually come …read more

It’s something not every blogger wants to discuss, but I’m ready to tackle it: 
s*&t.
Specifically, the inability to do this action.
When you don’t eat (or eat at strange times), your body loses its natural rhythm.  After a while, elimination becomes sporadic or difficult. 
I still deal with strange body function issues YEARS after having an active eating disorder (yes, yes, I know this is TMI.) 
All I can say is BE CAREFUL.  Laxatives may seem appealing, but they can destroy your ability to naturally go to the bathroom.  And starvation (especially if you withhold liquids) can also lead to bowel problems. 
It’s kind of a …read more