American actress Christina Ricci has now taken up a course to become an eating disorder counsellor after winning her own battle against anorexia.
Ricci, 28, who had struggled with the disorder during her teens, has now decided to help other girls with poor self-esteem.
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder most commonly found among teenage girls. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a very low body weight, generally defined as 15% below the Body Mass Index.
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The Addams Family star has registered for online classes for training to become a certified counsellor.
"Christina went through hell and back growing up. For years she struggled with her self-esteem, so she knows how hard it is for young girls," the Daily Telegraph quoted a source as telling US magazine Star.
"Ricci hopes to learn how she can help them get better without having to go through all the pain she did as a child," the source added.
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"Ricci hopes to learn how she can help them get better without having to go through all the pain she did as a child," the source added.
Source: ANI
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