Sailor Brinkley-Cook Opens Up On Her Struggle With Depression 

Sailor Brinkley-Cook in a lengthy post detailed how she overcame her battle with anxiety and depression.

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She got very candid with her followers on Instagram in light of World Mental Health Day.

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She posted a photo of herself lying in bed with her dog before sharing a detailed account of her journey.

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Cook revealed that it all started with a panic attack when she was 11 or 12 years old.

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The model went on to detail that it turned into depression and anxiety which held her back from enjoying her life.

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She further disclosed that she was formally diagnosed with the illness when she turned 17 years old.

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The influencer wrote that she didn't get any professional help till she was 21 and only began using her medication at 23.

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However, things began to change for the better when she turned 24, in her words, "Today, I am happy,” she declared.

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Cook urged that people take their mental health as seriously as their physical health.

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