Jonah Hill No Longer Making Media Appearances, Reveals 20-Year Battle with Anxiety Attacks
etonline.comJonah Hill is speaking out about his mental health. The star is sharing an inside look at his own personal therapy sessions in his new documentary,, and has revealed a long-running battle with anxiety attacks.
With the doc is set to launch during the fall film festival circuit, Hill has penned an open letter explaining why he will not be promoting the project with a traditional run of media appearances. «Through this journey of self-discovery within the film, I have come to the understanding that I have spent nearly 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks, which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events,» he explains in a written statement to . «I am so grateful that the film will make its world premiere at a prestigious film festival this fall, and I can’t wait to share it with audiences around the world in the hope that it will help those struggling.
However, you won’t see me out there promoting this film, or any of my upcoming films, while I take this important step to protect myself.
If I made myself sicker by going out there and promoting it, I wouldn’t be acting true to myself or to the film,» he continues. «With this letter and with , I’m hoping to make it more normal for people to talk and act on this stuff.
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