Jamie Laing recently shared his journey battling bulimia, highlighting a pivotal moment in his recovery when his wife, Sophie, witnessed him being sick. The Made In Chelsea star decided to speak out after watching Freddie Flintoff’s documentary, where the cricket star discussed his own 20-year struggle with the disorder.
Speaking on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, Jamie revealed that his issues with body image began at 18 after a rugby injury dashed his professional sports dreams. He recalled a moment on holiday when his mother’s comment on his weight sparked his downward spiral into dieting and body image obsession.
Joining the cast of Made In Chelsea exacerbated Jamie’s struggles as he felt pressure to control his appearance due to social media scrutiny. It wasn’t until Sophie caught him being sick that Jamie realized the seriousness of his actions and the need for help.
Comedian Jack Whitehall also opened up about his past battle with bulimia, expressing admiration for Flintoff’s bravery in discussing his own struggles. Both men emphasized the importance of seeking help for eating disorders.
For those concerned about their health or the health of others, Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, provides support at 0808 801 0677 or through their website.
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