In 2018, Amelia Hamlin dropped a major secret on Instagram: She had struggled with an eating disorder the year before. In her post, Hamlin pointed out that one in 200 women in the United States deal with anorexia, the eating disorder she struggled with, and that she was motivated to speak out so that she could help others who were going through the same experience.
In 2019, viewers witnessed Hamlin's journey on new episodes of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." On Instagram, she even referenced moments of the show, explaining that her "rude" behavior toward her father who'd cooked for the family in one particular episode was due to the "fear of food" she'd wrestled with for so long, as People reported. She went on to add, "The person displayed in tonight's episode is not the person I am. It was the person anorexia made me ... I just wanted everyone to know why I acted the way that I did."
Hamlin also shared that she has "100% recovered" from the condition.
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available. Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or contact NEDA's Live Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also receive 24/7 Crisis Support via text (send NEDA to 741-741).
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