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#7 — Adult Archetype
Binge-and-Purge Bridget
Once eating starts, it can feel hard to stop.
There's a sense of urgency — like you have to keep going or get it out.
This pattern is driven by intensity, not lack of discipline.
👉 What feels chaotic now can start to make sense — and that's where change begins.
Full restrict → binge → purge cycle (bulimia).
You Might Be Binge-and-Purge Bridget If…
Full restrict → binge → purge cycle (bulimia).
What This Looks Like
- Alternating restriction and binge episodes
- Binges on sweets or forbidden foods
- Purging follows binges
- Deep shame and secrecy
- Triggered by feeling unloved/rejected
- 'I look pregnant' panic after binge
What's Actually Driving This
Root: Taking in love → expelling it
You're Not Alone
This pattern is more common than you think. Nothing is wrong with you. Your eating is trying to tell you something — and understanding that message is the first step toward real change.