Indonesian Celebrity’s Weight Loss journey Highlights the Link Between Stress and Overeating

Indonesian actress Thalita Curtis, known for her work in FTV (Film Televisi), ‍recently ‍opened‍ up about her struggle with overeating and its impact on her weight. Curtis, who reportedly reached‌ 115 kg, ​has embarked on a ‍weight-loss journey, shedding notable weight and sharing her experience to raise awareness about a common issue.

“But now it has dropped⁢ to 93, so slowly start dieting and ⁣don’t⁣ eat carelessly, just take care of what ⁤you eat,” Curtis shared in an⁤ interview with Brownis Trans TV on‌ Friday, December 13, 2024.

Clinical psychologist Anastasia Sari dewi ‍explains that overeating, or ⁢binge eating, is often a ‍coping mechanism for stress. ⁢“This ‍is someone’s behavior ⁤of ‘running away from uncomfortable feelings,’ be ⁣it stress, anger, or so⁤ on,” Dewi⁣ stated ⁣in an interview with detikcom on Tuesday, ‌December 17, 2024. This behavior, she explains, provides temporary comfort⁤ and a distraction ⁢from underlying emotional issues.

Though, this​ temporary relief can lead to a hazardous cycle. The body adapts to the frequent overeating, creating‌ a pattern ⁣that’s ​difficult to ‌break. “This is temporary, pseudo,” Dewi cautions,⁢ emphasizing the unsustainable ‌nature of using food to manage emotions.

The resulting weight gain​ can⁢ further impact self-esteem‌ and body image. Curtis’s experience⁤ highlights the common struggle many face: the insecurity and self-doubt that can accompany uncontrolled eating habits. “What you⁤ have ⁤to do is go to a professional to ​regulate⁤ your negative emotions so ‍that​ you⁤ are ‍healthier and​ restore your self-confidence ⁢or self-concept,” ⁣Dewi advises.

Curtis’s story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of addressing emotional well-being alongside physical health.For U.S. readers struggling with similar issues, resources⁣ like the⁢ National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and​ the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offer support and guidance.

Thalita Curtis’s Weight Loss journey: A Conversation with​ World Today News

Senior Editor: Thalita‍ Curtis’⁢ recent weight loss journey has sparked ⁣a crucial conversation about‌ the link between stress⁢ and overeating. We reached out ‌to Dr. Anastasia Sari Dewi, a renowned clinical psychologist, to shed‍ light on this issue.

Senior editor: Dr. Dewi,​ Thalita Curtis openly discussed how she used to cope with stress by overeating. Could you elaborate⁣ on why ‌this coping mechanism is so common?

Dr.Dewi: [1] Overeating,⁢ or binge eating, frequently enough serves‍ as a temporary escape⁢ from uncomfortable feelings like stress, anger, or sadness. ​It provides a fleeting sense of comfort and​ distraction from underlying emotional‍ issues.think of it as someone “running away” ⁢from their‌ problems through food. Regrettably, this relief is short-lived, and frequently enough leads to a vicious cycle of overeating and guilt.

Senior Editor: What are the long-term consequences​ of⁢ relying on food to cope ⁣with⁣ stress?

Dr. Dewi: [1] The body adapts ​to frequent overeating, making ⁣it incredibly‍ difficult to break the pattern. It becomes a maladaptive coping mechanism that ultimately harms physical and mental well-being. The resulting weight gain can negatively impact self-esteem and ⁣body image, further compounding the ​emotional distress.