Actor Jameela Jamil, known for her role in NBC 's The Good Place , has always been public about her health complications. On Wednesday, she opened up about her past struggle with anorexia on Kelly Ripa's Let's Talk Off Camera podcast. The 38-year-old actor confessed that the disorder had "f*cked up my kidney, my liver, my digestive system, my heart.
" She admitted to having "destroyed" her body and her bone density through the use of laxatives and unhealthy dieting practices. First, know about anorexia and its harmful, long-lasting impact Per Mayo Clinic , "Anorexia nervosa — often simply called anorexia — is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight." "People with anorexia place a high value on controlling their weight and shape, using extreme efforts that tend to significantly interfere with their lives.
" "They may control calorie intake by vomiting after eating or by misusing laxatives, diet aids, diuretics or enemas." Jamil's regret over damaging her body for beauty standards Jamil expressed deep regret over the harm she inflicted on herself. She candidly stated, "I'm so sorry to my body that I have jeopardized my future so severely for a beauty standard and to try to fit in with other people.
" "I took so many laxatives, I'm amazed I even still have an a-hole, to be perfectly honest." "I took any pill or drink or diet that Oprah recommended. You know, any very low-calorie s.