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Tami Roman has been open about her struggles with physique dysmorphia. The actress, 52, gave additional particulars about her battle with it and the way the psychological well being situation impacts her throughout a latest interview with The Breakfast Membership.
Present co-host DJ Envy introduced up the rumors circulating about Roman’s weight and consuming habits and he or she addressed them head on.
“The factor is, I’ve a situation that’s known as physique dysmorphia and I’ve had it since I used to be 13 years outdated,” Roman stated. “It’s a psychological dysfunction primarily based on both trauma or genetics and mine is trauma-based.”
She continued, “What occurs with that’s the manner I have a look at myself and the best way folks see me are two various things. I take into consideration myself as My 600-Lb. Life. Irrespective of how I look to folks, once I have a look at myself, I can at all times choose one thing aside. I at all times really feel like I’m obese.”
Roman stated this results in moments the place she feels she has to cease consuming or moments the place she’s very hungry and must eat.
Physique dysmorphia impacts an estimated 1.7%-2.9% of the inhabitants, making it extra widespread than problems like anorexia. Therapy choices for the dysfunction embrace remedy and drugs.
Rapper Remy Ma, a visitor throughout the episode, interjected saying, “I really feel like each woman bought physique dysmorphia if that’s the case since you really feel a sure manner about your self.”
Roman then interjected, “That is completely different as a result of there can actually be nothing flawed, however I’ll discover one thing. With the typical lady, it’s like ‘effectively i believe I wanna lose a couple of kilos’, but when they don’t, they’re OK. However with me, it’s like no, ‘I’ve bought to lose the kilos as a result of I see this fold on my wrist proper right here,’” she defined.
Porsha Williams (or Guobadia), who’s a co-host on the present this week then requested how Roman feels about listening to her personal self-critical feedback and in addition having to take care of destructive feedback from outsiders.
“Right here’s the factor. Once I really feel I look good, folks will remark and say, ‘you’re too skinny,’ ‘you seem like a bobble head,’ ‘she wants to realize some weight.’ All of that in my thoughts is a praise. They’re viewing it as, ‘woman get your life collectively, I’m seeing bones,’ and I’m like, ‘Actually? Oh my god, I seem like a crackhead? Thanks,’” Roman stated.
The actress additionally opened up about this ongoing battle in November 2021 throughout an episode of The Actual. For those who’re battling physique dysmorphia or another kind of consuming dysfunction, you possibly can name or textual content the Nationwide Consuming Dysfunction hotline to get assist. Additionally they have a reside chat function in the event you really feel extra comfy with that.
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