Kathy Griffin is on the cusp of opening the door to mental health.
Comedian, 62 years old revealed on TikTok on Tuesday She has been diagnosed with an “extreme case” of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She didn’t mention that around the time a photo of her holding former President Donald Trump’s mask covered in blood-red ketchup was widely criticized in 2017. Incident. She added that in 2021, she was diagnosed with lung cancer, but her mental health status “didn’t help either.”
“I have a lot of tools and it’s very intense. I’ve never experienced anything like this in my life,” Griffin wrote.
In another TikTok video posted on Friday, Griffin detailed the panic attacks she suffered and how she coped.
“I’m crazy eight hour attack yesterday. I was thrashing about in pain for eight hours in bed,” Griffin said. So I’m on a walk now… hope this helps. ”
Griffin has never spoken publicly about her struggle with PTSD, but detailed how panic attacks affect her body.
“that hit my chest first, as my chest begins to tingle. Then it goes straight to my stomach. I’m not worried about acting, but I’m worried about life. ”
Griffin has been open about the emotional toll the controversial photo shoot has taken on her. ABC News “Nightline” About his struggle with drug addiction and his thoughts of suicide years after his backlash.
“People in my industry told me over and over, ‘It’s over, leave the country for five years. You’ve embarrassed our industry.’ It definitely got to me. “And I’ve come to a point where I kind of agree. Maybe it’s time for me to leave. I’ve had a great life. I’ve lived a great life. I’ve never given up on me.” I don’t think there will be a next chapter.”
If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call, text, or chat online with the U.S. Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988 at any time of the day or night. increase. 988lifeline.org.
Contributions: Edward Segarra, Jenna Ryu
