Actress Millie Bobby Brown said a visit to a Buddhist temple in Japan helped her recover from a prolonged anxiety attack.
The experience highlights the mental health challenges faced by high-profile celebrities dealing with public harassment and the pursuit of non-traditional healing methods.
Brown described a distressing incident in which she and her security team were chased for about 20 minutes [1]. She said the event left her feeling completely overwhelmed and disconnected, triggering a state of anxiety that lasted for three months [1, 2].
To address the episode, Brown visited a temple in Japan. She said the environment and the presence of monks allowed her to break the cycle of stress that had gripped her since the chase occurred.
"I was terrified, and the monks helped me find peace and finally let go of the anxiety that had been gripping me for three months," Brown said [2].
The actress emphasized that the duration of the initial chase — which lasted 20 minutes [1] — had a lasting psychological impact that required a specific spiritual environment to resolve.
"It was a 20-minute chase that left me feeling completely overwhelmed and disconnected," Brown said [2].
Brown did not specify the exact location where the chase took place, but she said the Japanese temple visit was the turning point in her recovery.
“The monks helped me find peace and finally let go of the anxiety.”
This account underscores the psychological toll of 'stanning' and paparazzi culture, where brief but intense encounters with crowds can lead to long-term anxiety disorders. By publicly discussing her recovery through a Buddhist temple visit, Brown brings attention to the intersection of celebrity mental health and mindfulness practices.
