Sylvester Stallone Opens Up About Severe Anxiety & Recurring Attacks
Actor Sylvester Stallone revealed in a recent interview that he has struggled with anxiety-induced panic attacks for decades. He described how these episodes often occur in crowded settings and continue to affect him as he ages.
Why it matters
Public figures sharing mental health struggles helps reduce stigma and encourages others to seek support.
Sylvester Stallone is opening up about how he's quietly suffered anxiety-induced attacks for decades ... and how his diagnosis still plays a part in his life.
In a wide-ranging, candid interview with The New York Times, Sylvester said the first time he suffered from an anxiety-induced attack was when he was watching daily footage from a film project in his mid-30s.
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