Alyssa Milano Opens Up About Her Diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder: ‘Erase the Stigma’
Alyssa Milano, has opened up about her mental health struggles. She revealed her own diagnosis in response to a user’s comment on a previous video indicating her medication ‘very bi polarish’.
Milano said in an Instagram video on Wednesday,
My diagnosis is generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks and complex PTS. So, yeah. I know that you probably meant this as something that was going to be derogatory or hurtful, but I don’t take it that way. This is how I’m built. This is who I am, and I take medication for it. And I’m okay with that.
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Milano also captioned the post with an inspiring phrase,
Milano has faced the same situation in the past
This is not the first time Milano had to deal with this situation. Previously, she was termed as a ‘wash-up actress’ by a user. Milano clapped back at the user by saying,
Milano added further,
You see, I identify with the party who believes in equality and equity and opportunity for everyone, and also the party who fights for the most vulnerable and the marginalized communities.
But beyond just that, just because you say something to be hurtful, it doesn’t make it true. I have consistently worked since I was 7 years old, and you can just f— off now and move along.
Milano had two abortions during her 20s
Alyssa Milano was not ready for parenthood during her early 20s. She took birth control medicines at that time to not become a parent at such a young age.
Milano told USA Today,
Few months later, Milano found herself in a similar situation as she was pregnant once again. But again, she made the same difficult decision to end her pregnancy.
Alyssa Milano on her lingering symptoms of COVID-19
Milano does not shy away from discussing her physical and mental health publicly. She told PEOPLE about the consequences of COVID-19 as she has contracted with the coronavirus last year.
Unfortunately, she is still recovering from the COVID-19 virus because she experiences different issues like shortness of breath, hair loss, heart palpitations, exhaustion, and brain fog too on a continual basis.
She has a clear message for her fans and other people,
In order to avoid that happening to you or people that you love, please get vaccinated and please once vaccinated follow your state guidelines and protocol, and keep people that you love safe.