“You can’t cure anxiety if you don’t talk about it”: the celebs who deal with anxiety

In an age where the stars’ lives seem glitzy, successful and carefree, it’s easy to forget that they are human too – and often face the same fears and anxieties that we all experience. Regardless of advertising, and sometimes because of it, even rich and successful people can suffer from anxiety disorders, panic attacks and other mental difficulties, as an article that appeared in the magazine HealthDiges I remember exactly that. These are some of the celebs who chose to openly share their story to help break the stigma around mental health.

The British singer said that after two huge performances at Wembley Stadium, she experienced a period of severe anxiety, which she called “my year of anxiety”. According to her, the tremendous success made her feel overwhelmed and stressed. To relax, she adopted a routine of meditation, sound therapy, exercise and talking to therapists..

The Canadian actor said that he has been dealing with anxiety for many years. According to him, he learned to mask the anxiety with humor and jokes, but over the years he realized that this is not always a healthy way of coping. He uses meditation and mindfulness apps to relax before photo shoots or public appearances.

In 2016, Gomez canceled a world tour after suffering from depression and anxiety stemming from her lupus and ongoing public pressure. She began therapy and learned to use treatment methods such as DBT (dialectical-behavioral therapy) – to understand her feelings and develop tools for self-regulation. According to her, she is learning to accept herself and prioritize her mental health over her career.

Stone said that already as a child she experienced severe panic attacks, which led her to psychological treatment. According to her, the game was a way for her to overcome her anxiety: “On stage I felt like I could breathe again.” Today she shares with others to help children who experience anxiety at a young age.

The Canadian singer has canceled his 2022 tour to “focus on mental health”. Mendes said that constant anxiety and stress made him feel exhausted. According to him, the relief came after conversations with friends, writing songs and a therapeutic process, and that “sometimes you have to stop to learn to breathe again”.

The actress said that in her childhood she suffered from severe social anxiety, and in her adulthood she learned how to separate her public figure – the star – from the private person. She tries to stay away from social media to maintain emotional balance and reduce the pressure from public expectations.

The singer has often admitted that she has dealt with depression and anxiety throughout her life, and even her stage name was designed to help her deal with depression. “That’s how I managed to overcome my depression,” she said, “I created someone who I felt was stronger than me. But… nothing could fix the way I was born. I was born this way. No matter how much success you have, how many opportunities, fame or money – even if everyone accepts you, the person who really needs to accept you is yourself”. She founded the Born This Way Foundation – an association whose goal is to encourage teenagers to take care of their mental health and create supportive communities. According to her, “You can’t cure anxiety if you don’t talk about it.”

The actress said that she has been dealing with depression and anxiety since college. She decided to talk about it publicly after a 15-year career to encourage other people not to be ashamed and seek professional help. She emphasizes the importance of treatment and medication as a way to maintain mental stability.