Tom Brady's ex-wife Gisele Bündchen's mental health comments ignited firestorm—critics say she promotes ‘toxic wellness'
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Gisele Bündchen reflected on panic attacks and her natural approach to healing
Gisele Bündchen's comments on medication stirred controversy for seeming dismissive
Gisele Bündchen may be one of the most iconic supermodels in the world, but her comments on mental health treatment have stirred up controversy and criticism. In a resurfaced 2020 interview with The Observer, the Brazilian star opened up about her personal struggles with anxiety and panic attacks—but it's how she spoke about recovery that raised eyebrows.Gisele Bündchen shared her experience with mental health in candid detail. 'When I had a panic attack, I thought I was going to die. I was scared. I couldn't breathe,' she recalled. The model, who rose to global fame in her early twenties, explained that the fast-paced, high-pressure fashion industry took a toll on her well-being.Instead of seeking pharmaceutical help, Bündchen said she turned to holistic practices. 'I do it because it makes me feel better. It makes me happier in my life. I make those choices because it gives me something right back,' she explained, referring to her lifestyle of clean eating, yoga, and meditation.The backlash came when she addressed how others manage similar struggles. In the interview, Bündchen stated, 'They just have to make the decision of working at it. That's the problem with today's society, people want instant gratification where it's you know: 'I want to do something and [when] I wake up I want to look like this.'I'm like, 'Er, well, you know for me to cure my panic attacks, it took months. I could have taken a pill, but I decided no. ''Many critics viewed her remarks as dismissive of those who rely on medication to treat serious mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. In a strongly worded response, a columnist for The Independent emphasized that while yoga and breathwork may help, 'appropriate medication, such as antidepressants, are vital for many.'While Bündchen's personal approach may have worked for her, experts warn against a one-size-fits-all mindset. Dismissing medication as 'instant gratification' reinforces damaging stigmas about psychiatric treatments that can be life-saving.Also Read: 'Exhausting to spend time with': Tom Brady branded an man diva as insiders expose his troubled dating life after Gisele Bündchen split Gisele's story, while deeply personal, highlights an ongoing challenge in mental health discourse—finding space for multiple paths to healing without invalidating the experiences of others.
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