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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai child star Sana Saeed reveals six-year battle with bulimia: 'I carried so much shame' - Gulf News
Eating Disorders (Google News) · July 28, 2026
In plain language
Actor Sana Saeed, known for her role in the film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, recently shared her six-year struggle with bulimia. For a long time, she believed her eating habits were a personal flaw rather than a mental health condition because she had never heard of the disorder. Her path to recovery began only after she found the right information to identify her symptoms and seek help. She is now fully recovered and hopes that sharing her story will reduce the shame and isolation others might feel.
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Key takeaways
- Sana Saeed struggled with bulimia for six years without knowing it was a medical condition.
- A lack of awareness and education about eating disorders led to years of silence and shame.
- Recovery for the actor started after she found a book that helped her identify her symptoms.
- Healing from the eating disorder took an additional four years after the initial diagnosis.
- Saeed decided to share her story to help others feel less alone in their own struggles.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai child star Sana Saeed reveals six-year battle with bulimia: 'I carried so much shame' Gulf News
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