Do you know a drunkorexic?
In addition to the eating disorders of anorexia and bulimia comes a new term: drunkorexia.
A drunkorexic, as described by The New York Times, is someone who self-imposes starvation or bingeing and purging with alcohol abuse.
It’s now a serious phenomenon particularly amongst young women, who starve themselves all day to offset the calories they consume by drinking.
“Binge drinking is almost cool and hip, and losing weight and being thin is a cultural imperative for young women in America,” says Dr. Douglas Bunnell, the director of outpatient clinical services for the Renfrew Center, based in Philadelphia.
“Mixing both is not surprising, and it has reached a tipping point in terms of public awareness.”
Do you know anyone who could be described as drunkorexic?
Source: The New York Times
T-pain says. Let me buy you a drink
That is soo ****ing Disgusting!
What the f*** this got to do with fashion?
Great, just give those whom seek attention by engaging in these self-destructive acts even MORE attention.
DRINKIN MAKES ME HUNGRY
It doesn’t have to do with fashion every time – it’s about lifestyle and I never heard of a “drunkorexic” before so thanks for putting me on!
Actually, eating disorders have a lot to do with fashion. They almost go hand in hand. I have never heard of this..but it does seem that a lot of people will drink or smoke cigarettes instead of eating meals. I guess it serves as a substitute.
You get ****ed up quick on an empty stomach. Late into a night of drinking I start ordering up some deep fat fried f*ckin FOOD though. Maybe that’s why I’m fat, and fried.