Khloé Kardashian Gets Honest About Her Mental Health Struggles
By Favour Adegoke on April 24, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
Since the debut of "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" fifteen years ago, Khloé Kardashian has founded her own fashion line, Good American and has become a New York Times best-selling author for her book "Strong Looks Better Naked." She has also helped people struggling with their body image through her weight loss show, "Revenge Body."
Even with the popularity, it's no secret that the Kardashian has had a fair share of haters and trolls over the years, who seemingly call her out for everything she does.
Recently, the fashion mogul opened up about her ongoing battle with anxiety which got worse as a result of years and years of trolling.
Read on to get more details.
'It's Deteriorating'
Khloé opened up during an episode of "The Kardashians," about her anxiety struggles as she prepared for her appearance on "The Late Night Show" with James Corden.
As she sat with her best friend Malika Haqq, she mentioned that she was experiencing severe anxiety and had recently felt a "heart attack" after spotting the paparazzi.
"I have to do James Corden," she told Malika, per People. "I just have such anxiety about going. It's never the interview, it's more the aftermath. I have to listen to everybody say this, or judge you, or overanalyze something you say, or pick this apart. This s— used to be fun."
She added that her mental health majorly took a hit due to the increasing number of trolls on social media.
"Social media used to be fun and silly. There are definitely always trolls, and now everything is so critical. The way I look, my situation with Tristan [Thompson]. Is my hair done the right way? What is she doing with that laugh? I think I've gotten to the point where it's literally safer to stay at home."
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She added that although she was always told to "F–k the haters and tune them out," it was usually easier said than done.
While explaining her anxieties about having the show to Corden, Corden offered Khloé a few words of encouragement.
"All you have to remember is none of these things are about you. Anybody that's like: 'Ugh!' it's only a representation and a reflection of them," the talk show host said. "What somebody thinks of you is none of your business. And how could anyone judge anyone when they don't know them?"
He also added that the words would only hurt him if he gave them any power or allowed them to penetrate his core.
Khloé Kardashian Previously Spoke About Her Anxiety In 2020
The model has previously discussed navigating her anxiety, especially when co-parenting her kid, True, with Tristan Thompson.
In an April 2020 edition of "KUWTK," Khloe explained how difficult it was to balance True's schedule with having the time to visit her dad, Tristan.
She added that while her ex-boyfriend has been a great dad, she still worries about sending her daughter there by herself because "she's just a baby."
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"It just gives me anxiety to think I would have to send her anywhere. I'm sure he won't do anything I don't feel comfortable doing, but is that not fair to True to not see her dad? That's going to be a long, however many months. She's just a baby," she concluded.
Khloé Kardashian Admits To Feeling Safer Away From Public Glare
The reality star also noted that she felt safer away from public glare and paparazzi, adding that her loved ones make her feel "respected, uplifted, and confident."
She also mentioned that the negativity of the internet might not get lighter. She understood that while having a social media presence "was an essential part of the game," it can frequently get "mean" and "heavy."
"Only heavier and heavier. COVID also made me super anxious in general," the TV star explained.
Fans' Reactions
Following the news, fans of the star took their social media to offer words of support and encouragement.
"It's so sad to see you feeling like that! sending you love and good vibes only," one responded
"Don't pay attention to what others think. Worry what you think. That's what we have always lived about you!" another advised.
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"You have to keep blocking out the negative and toxic energy. Meditation is key," another fan mentioned, adding that True would give her all the joy she needed.
"Omg seeing those tweets on TV.. you literally get so much hate but I love how you still keep ur head up!" another fan encouraged.
"Just remember you have a lot of supporters. Focus on the good and try to block out the bad," another responded.
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