Drunkorexia ... is there such a thing?

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Drunkorexia ... is there such a thing?

by kristen
(ironton ohio usa)

Is there a disease called drunkorexia?

Answer

Never heard of it ... but 'googled' the term and came up with this from medicinenet.com:

"Drunkorexia: A term coined to refer to condition of binge drinking combined with the typical self-imposed starvation seen with anorexia nervosa. It has also been used to refer to individuals who use purging (as seen with bulimia nervosa) to try to reduce caloric intake to offset the calories consumed in alcohol. The typical individual described as a drunkorexic is a college-aged woman who is a binge drinker, starving all day in order to get drunk at night. The term has appeared in media reports but is not an officially recognized diagnostic term."

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*Drunkorexia - Casting Call for National TV Documentary*
by: Anonymous

Do you constantly find yourself not eating just so you can drink more? Are you obsessed with partying and drinking and would rather have fun at night than eat during the day? Do you like the intoxicated feeling you get from drinking on an empty stomach as well as the ability to not gain weight? Are you battling an obsession with drinking but disgusted by food? If you are struggling with
drunkorexia and this sounds like you, Gigantic! Productions wants to hear your story.

If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 23, please email casting@gigantic.tv with details. Please include your name, location, phone number, and photograph if possible.