How Anorexia and Bulimia Work

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How Anorexia and Bulimia Work

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Dec 12, 2019

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Anorexia and bulimia - those twin eating disorders that seem so common and maybe even just a phase for a teenage girl – are actually the deadliest mental illnesses in America. Cultivating an eating disorder can create issues that can last a lifetime.
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Dec 12, 2019

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