Linsey Godfrey Has A Serious Talk About Mental Illness

Days of Our Lives actress, Linsey Godfrey was a guest on a Lifestyle Magazine episode. Godfrey shed light on mental health and recognizing the symptoms. Godfrey states, “My goal is destigmatization and to also challenge people to change how they view mental health. Selena Gomez has bipolar disorder. She’s one of the most famous people, one of the most loved celebrities who’s very successful. There’s a load of people in this world that have bipolar disorder.“

Godfrey talked about maintaining mental health. On her Instagram account, she noted, “Truthfully, to be completely transparent, I feel like I’m still figuring out how to talk about this subject. I honestly do get so nervous talking to other people in general. I truly do suffer from severe anxiety/social anxiety and if you watch the interview you’ll see me wringing my hands throughout it which is always a tell for me when I’m anxious. I’m still learning when it comes to navigating these things. I feel like I want to give a big thank you to @selenagomez since I mention her in the interview, for sharing her diagnosis. It was her bravery that gave me the courage to speak about mine. I’m endlessly grateful to everyone in the public eye who comes forward with their mental health issues. It helps so much knowing you’re not alone and seeing people who suffer with these things go on to be successful people and who are still navigating their disorders while maintaining that level of success. Professionally and personally. If anyone reading this and is relieved to know they aren’t alone then I’ve done my job. If you are suffering silently right now I want you to know, you’re not alone. I’m here. I really enjoy public speaking and I truly hope I get to do more of it to share my experiences. If you or anyone you love are struggling please reach out for help.“