Ariana Grande recently opened up about her struggles with mental health during a difficult period in her life. In a candid TikTok video, the 29-year-old singer shared that she relied heavily on antidepressants to cope with her emotional distress.
In the same video, Grande also addressed the issue of body shaming and online trolling, highlighting the importance of not judging someone based on their appearance.
She revealed that during this challenging time, she had engaged in unhealthy behaviors such as drinking alcohol and eating poorly, while still being perceived as having a healthy body by others.
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Ariana Grande recently shared a heartfelt video with her fans, discussing her insecurities and the difficulties she faced in the past. Though she admits to being uncomfortable talking openly about herself, the “Side to Side” singer felt compelled to address concerns from fans about her body image.
Grande has faced criticism for supposedly promoting unhealthy beauty standards due to her slim figure. Responding to these accusations, the singer clarified that the body people were comparing her current appearance to was actually the unhealthiest version of herself. This honest conversation aims to challenge misconceptions about body image and encourage a more supportive online environment.
“I was on a lot of antidepressants, drinking on them, eating poorly, and at the lowest point of my life when I looked the way you consider ‘my healthy’. But that, in fact, wasn’t ‘my healthy’.
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“And I know I shouldn’t have to explain that but I do feel like maybe having an openness and some sort of vulnerability here will be… something good might come of it.”
Ariana Grande used her video to address body-shamers, emphasizing the importance of being more considerate when commenting on others’ appearances. She shared her perspective on what it means to be a person with a body, and the challenges of being under constant scrutiny.
Grande urged society to be kinder and less inclined to comment on people’s bodies, regardless of their shape or size. Her message encourages greater understanding and empathy towards individuals, promoting a more supportive and accepting environment.
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“I just wanted to address your concerns about my body and talk a little bit about what it means to be a person with a body and to be seen and to be paid such close attention to,” she went on.
“I think we should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on people’s bodies, no matter what.
“If you think you’re saying something good or well intentioned, whatever it is: healthy, unhealthy, big, small, this, that, sexy, not sexy… we just shouldn’t.
“We should really work towards not doing that as much.”
Ariana Grande reminded her fans that beauty comes in many forms, and there are various ways to be healthy and attractive. Her message encourages greater understanding and acceptance of diverse appearances.
Many people can relate to Ariana’s sentiments, recognizing that words can carry significant impact. Perhaps society has become too comfortable in expressing opinions about others’ bodies.
Sending love and support to Ariana Grande, it is a reminder that even celebrities face private struggles unbeknownst to the public. Her honesty opens up an important conversation about mental health and body image.
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