Valerie Bertinelli garnered heartfelt gratitude from her fans for her poignant confession, as she candidly discussed a recent anxiety attack and its lingering repercussions. On November 17th, the actress posted a fresh video on Instagram, capturing her hand trembling visibly above a table. In the clip, she expressed, "I'm giving it my all. Oh, the lingering agony of an anxiety attack is truly relentless."
Bertinelli prefaced her caption by acknowledging her hesitation to share such a vulnerable update, stating, "It's incredibly exposed and always daunting to reveal such intimate details," but ultimately decided to do so because "we're all navigating the complexities of human existence, and none of us desires to feel isolated in our struggles."
She delved deeper, sharing, "Today, I experienced a severely intense anxiety attack. It's been ages since I've felt something like this. A few hours prior, I was sobbing uncontrollably, my heart pounding as if it would burst out of my chest. My shaking was relentless."
In an attempt to lend support to others facing similar challenges, Bertinelli described her state during the attack: "I feel nearly detached, solely focused on calming myself and seeking any path to a serene and peaceful state. Although I understand it's merely my mind overthinking and exaggerating, my body responds in hyperdrive, and I have no command over it."
She continued, explaining that even hours later, her body still trembled uncontrollably. She reached out to her followers, inquiring if they had encountered similar experiences and seeking advice, "Tell me I'm not the only one out there. Have you found anything helpful?"
The comments section was flooded with compassionate messages and advice drawn from personal experiences. One fan suggested counting deep breaths, another recommended consuming the sourest candy possible, asserting, "The sourer, the better." A third suggested immersing hands in ice-cold water to quell the shaking.
Numerous other fans, albeit not personally battling the same demons, praised Bertinelli for her courageous disclosure. One commented, "Your decision to share this is profoundly beautiful. It will undoubtedly make others feel less isolated and understand that vulnerability and seeking help are okay."
Bertinelli has recently been very transparent about her health, previously revealing how aging prompted her to abstain from alcohol.
