One can be a famous Hollywood actor, married to Blake Lively, and a father of four, and suffer from chronic anxiety. This is the case of Ryan Reynolds, who decided to talk about his mental health to Page Six on Monday, October 10. He reveals that he has developed countermeasures to these bouts of stress and gives some advice on how to get rid of them.
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Mental health
Ryan Reynolds decided to speak at the eleventh "Bring Change To Mind" gala, a foundation created by Glenn Close, with the aim of raising awareness of mental health issues. The very term mental health has been in vogue for a few years, so much so that many people now gladly open up about their psychological problems. The actors are no exception to the rule, but we can still be slightly surprised to see Ryan Reynolds open up about this subject, he who stands out for his bonhomie that at first glance seems unalterable.
"Little rituals" of his own
Although he sometimes "loses control," he tries to heal himself: "I have my own little rituals that help me keep my feet on the ground and prevent my mind from getting out of control," adds the Canadian actor. Habits that range from isolation to meditation, in order to "take time for [him]" when he feels "out of control." "I tend to overload myself with work when I'm in this spiral," says the 46-year-old comedian. This awareness is accompanied by a real desire to do something about it, but without having any miracle recipe: "I'm aware of these kinds of things and I manage them as well as I can," admits the Deadpool star.
This statement comes in the wake of an interview Ryan Reynolds gave to CBS in 2022 where he admitted for the first time to being prone to anxiety attacks. "I've suffered from anxiety all my life. And you know, I feel like I have two parts of my personality, one of which takes over when that happens," he explained, spontaneously. The actor seems relieved to speak, to be able to open up about what he really feels, far from fantasies. Ryan Reynolds, Free Guy at last?