Elana Valenaria opens up about eating disorder struggles after reality TV experience

vogue.com October 28, 2024, 03:01 PM UTC

Elana Valenaria, a former contestant on BBB 19 and No Limite 2021, revealed she struggled with an eating disorder after her time on reality TV. She shared her experience on the podcast "Espelho amigo," discussing her anxiety and compulsive eating. Elana described how she would vomit to eat more, a struggle she kept mostly private. She emphasized the importance of seeking help and has been improving through therapy. By sharing her story, Elana aims to encourage others facing similar issues to seek support. She believes many people suffer in silence and that therapy can be beneficial.


With a significance score of 2.6, this news ranks in the top 31% of today's 17116 analyzed articles.

Get summaries of news with significance over 5.5 (usually ~10 stories per week). Read by 8000 minimalists.