[header] How to diagnose bulimia nervosa [title] Examine eating patterns for signs of bingeing. [step] Binge eating, or feeling compelled to overeat, is one of the main symptoms of bulimia. Common signs of bingeing include eating large quantities of food in a short time, even when not hungry; eating alone; hoarding food; or hiding empty food containers. 
[substeps] Don't confuse bingeing with regular overeating. Everyone overeats sometimes, and it's generally not considered a problem unless it is a common occurrence.