Celebrities Share Inspiring Stories About Their Health Struggles

Published on July 22, 2020
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Ryan Reynolds

Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds surprised many of his fans when he shared that he struggles with anxiety. Though he’s known for his great sense of humor, he opened up in an interview with the New York Times and shared his anxiety struggles.

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

In his own words, he shared: “I have anxiety, I’ve always had anxiety. Both in the lighthearted ‘I’m anxious about this’ kind of thing, and I’ve been to the depths of the darker end of the spectrum, which isn’t fun.”

Alyson Stoner

Alyson Stoner is known as the adorable and sassy little girl who appears in Cheaper By the Dozen and the Step Up franchise. She’s all grown up now, and she recently opened up that she has been struggling with anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder.

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Alyson Stoner

Alyson Stoner

She shared that: “the magic begins when you start accepting yourself in every phase, not getting too attached to an image, but letting an appreciation for the magnificence of your body guide decisions in self-care. That helped me through EDs, depression, and anxiety.”