14 celebrities who have binge eating disorder: who are they?

Binge eating disorder is a serious, life-threatening eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating followed by feelings of shame, guilt, and powerlessness. People with binge eating disorder often eat large amounts of food in a short period and feel that they cannot control the way they eat food. Binge-eating episodes are often triggered by negative emotions such as stress, sadness, or anxiety.

While eating disorders affect people of all ages, races, and genders, it is most common in women and young adults. Celebrities are not immune to this disorder, either. Several well-known celebrities have opened up about their struggles with binge eating disorders in recent years. Here are 18 celebrities with eating disorders:

1. Lady Gaga

While Lady Gaga has never explicitly said that she has a binge eating disorder, she has spoken openly about her own struggles with disordered eating and body image issues. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar in 2009, Gaga said that she used to make herself sick after every show because she was so “addicted” to the applause. She also admitted to purging and using laxatives as a teenager.

2. Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato has been open about her struggles with an eating disorder, bipolar disorder, and addiction. In her book Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year, Lovato talks about her battle with bulimia and how she used to eat food to cope with her emotions. She has also said that she used to binge eat and purge up to five times a day.

3. Elton John

Elton John has spoken openly about his battle with bulimia, which began when he was a teenager. In his autobiography, Me, John describes how he would binge on food and then make himself vomit. Later in life, John says he began using drugs and alcohol to cope with his bulimia.

4. Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher was open about her struggles with bulimia and drug addiction. In her autobiography, The Princess Diarist, Fisher talks about how she used food to cope with her emotions and how she would binge eat and purge multiple times a day.  She also talks about how her eating disorder led to drug addiction and vice versa.

5. Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda has spoken openly about her battle with bulimia, which began when she was a teenager. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Fonda said that she used to make herself vomit after every meal.  She also admitted to using laxatives and diet pills to lose weight.

6. Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington has spoken openly about her battle with bulimia, which began when she was a teenager. In an interview with Glamour magazine, Washington said that she used to make herself vomit after every meal. She also admitted that her eating disorder caused her to miss out on important aspects of her life, such as spending time with her family and friends.

7. Zayn Malik

Zayn Malik has spoken openly about his battle with anorexia, which began when he was a teenager. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Malik said that he would skip meals and work out excessively in order to lose weight.  Later in the interview, he said that his eating disorder was fueled by anxiety and that he is now in recovery.

8. Jared Leto

Jared Leto has spoken openly about his battle with anorexia, which began when he was a teenager. In an interview with MTV, Leto said that he would skip meals and work out excessively in order to lose weight. He also admitted that his eating disorder caused him to miss out on important aspects of his life, such as spending time with his family and friends.

9. Lorde

Lorde has spoken openly about her battle with anorexia, which began when she was a teenager. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Lorde said that she would skip meals and work out excessively to lose weight. While she is no longer struggling with anorexia, she says that her battle with the eating disorder was “the defining thing” of her teenage years.

10. Kesha

Kesha has spoken openly about her battle with anorexia, which began when she was a teenager. In an interview with People magazine, Kesha said that she would skip meals and work out excessively in order to lose weight. Later in the interview, she said that her eating disorder was fueled by anxiety and that she is now in recovery.

11. Cardi B

Cardi B has spoken openly about her battle with bulimia, which began when she was a teenager. In an interview with Cosmopolitan magazine, Cardi B said that she used to make herself vomit after every meal. She's still struggling with bulimia, but she's getting help and is determined to overcome the disorder.

12. Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen has spoken openly about her battle with postpartum depression and anxiety, which began after the birth of her first child. In an interview with Glamour magazine, Teigen said that she struggled with mental illness and had difficulty bonding with her baby. She also admitted to having thoughts of harming herself and her family.

13. Jameela Jamil

Jameela Jamil has spoken openly about her battle with anorexia, which began when she was a teenager. In an interview with The Guardian, Jamil said that she would skip meals and work out excessively in order to lose weight. She also admitted that her eating disorder caused her to miss out on important aspects of her life, such as spending time with her family and friends.

14. Jay Z

Jay Z has spoken openly about his battle with depression, which began when he was a teenager. In an interview with The New York Times, Jay Z said that he used to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol to cope with his mental health. Later in the interview, he said that he is now in therapy and is working on managing his depression.

What should you do if you think you have eating disorder?

How to know if you have an eating disorder?

There are many signs and symptoms of eating disorders, and they vary depending on the type of disorder. Some common signs and symptoms include:

-Skipping meals or eating very small amounts

-Eating only certain foods or food groups

-Excessive exercise

-Obsession with weight, body size, or appearance

-Withdrawing from friends and activities

-Extreme mood swings

-Poor self-esteem

-Anxiety or depression

If you think you may have an eating disorder, it's important to seek professional help. Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can be life-threatening. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for a full recovery and to avoid more physical and mental health problems.

Contact a mental health professional.

If you are concerned that you or someone you know has an eating disorder, the best thing to do is to contact a mental health professional. Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that require treatment from a qualified professional. Getting help from a professional can be the first step in recovery.

The National Eating Disorders Association.

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is a great resource for people with eating disorders and their loved ones. NEDA provides information about eating disorders, treatment options, and recovery resources. They also offer support groups and helplines for people in need of assistance.

If you think you have an eating disorder, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Getting treatment from a professional can be the first step on the road to recovery.

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