5 Celebrities loved by Nigerians that opened up about their Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety Disorder is a big challenge and there is no need to bear the burden all alone. Many celebrities around the world have opened up about their anxiety disorder, a strong signal of how common the disorder is.
It is not a disease for the destitute only. Like the saying goes “the rich also cry”. Anxiety disorder does not spare anyone based on gender, race, or social class. It is an illness that needs special medical attention.
If you take care of your mental health, you can overcome anxiety and live a normal life like many of these celebrities. It starts when you see a Psychiatrist whenever the symptoms of anxiety disorder are experienced.
If you are yet to open up about your struggle with anxiety, the inspiring stories of these celebrities should motivate you to seek help before it becomes late.
1. Kim Kardashian West
The ex-wife of popular singer Kanye West admitted in 2016, in a show titled “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” that she struggled with anxiety. Her anxiety problem had little to do with the robbery incident which occurred that year. She explained that her anxiety isn’t confounded because she has specific fears for car accidents; getting into a car accident while driving and even changing the way she would normally go somewhere in order to potentially prevent an accident. "I think about it all the time, it drives me crazy."
2. Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey another celebrity admitted that she had a nervous breakdown due to anxiety disorder. Her struggle with anxiety is just a part of her childhood struggles and experiences. She has managed to pull through negative experiences and reached the zenith of her career. She admitted this in an interview in 2013.
3. Adele
Celebrity Adele in an interview with Q Magazine explained how her mental health has affected her. She has reportedly admitted during a live performance that she has an anxiety disorder.
4. Kourtney Kardashian
In 2020, Kourtney Kardashian admitted that she is undergoing therapy sessions for anxiety disorder. She reveals this in an interview with Health, explaining that she has been going for weekly sessions for 3 years.
5. Tiwa Savage
YabaLeftOnline reported in 2020 that celebrity Tiwa Savage has admitted to suffering from an anxiety disorder. The lovely singer revealed this in the build-up to the release of her popular album “Celia.” She even shared it on her Twitter handle “Special prayers for those of us who suffer from anxiety attacks.”
If you are facing similar problems with anxiety disorder, don’t bear the burden alone. Seek help.