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Kelley Day opens up about panic disorder, returns to showbiz
Kelley Day opens up about panic disorder, returns to showbiz
ABS-CBN News,
Text and photos by Josh Mercado
Published Jul 19, 2024 10:14 AM PHT
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Remember Kelley Day from Showtime’s GirlTrends? She is making a showbiz comeback after a serious health battle.
Remember Kelley Day from Showtime’s GirlTrends? She is making a showbiz comeback after a serious health battle.
The 27-year-old actress and beauty queen met the press on Wednesday in Quezon City to announce her comeback.
The 27-year-old actress and beauty queen met the press on Wednesday in Quezon City to announce her comeback.
During the presscon, Day revealed why she took a break from showbiz.
During the presscon, Day revealed why she took a break from showbiz.
“Na-hospital ang dad ko for two and a half months dito sa Philippines. ‘Yung nerves niya became sensitive. Very rare ‘yung sakit niya. Inalagaan ko siya and my mom. Nag-ICU siya,” Day said.
“Na-hospital ang dad ko for two and a half months dito sa Philippines. ‘Yung nerves niya became sensitive. Very rare ‘yung sakit niya. Inalagaan ko siya and my mom. Nag-ICU siya,” Day said.
“After all of that, nung nag-start na siyang mag-recover, bigla akong nag-faint sa room niya. Bigla na lang ako nag-panic attack,” she added.
“After all of that, nung nag-start na siyang mag-recover, bigla akong nag-faint sa room niya. Bigla na lang ako nag-panic attack,” she added.
Day said she was diagnosed with panic disorder and adjustment disorder.
Day said she was diagnosed with panic disorder and adjustment disorder.
“All at once siya,” she shared. “It took me like a year and a half. I did not go out for 10 months. I couldn’t drive. I couldn’t go to the mall. I was locked down for myself for like almost one year.”
“All at once siya,” she shared. “It took me like a year and a half. I did not go out for 10 months. I couldn’t drive. I couldn’t go to the mall. I was locked down for myself for like almost one year.”
“After 10 months, I did my first driving na 3-minute drive. When I was successful with that, I started crying kasi I was so happy kasi akala ko noong time na ‘yun that I will never be able to drive or go out. I was so scared talaga to go anywhere,” the actress added.
“After 10 months, I did my first driving na 3-minute drive. When I was successful with that, I started crying kasi I was so happy kasi akala ko noong time na ‘yun that I will never be able to drive or go out. I was so scared talaga to go anywhere,” the actress added.
Day then explained what panic disorder is and noted that therapy and medicine for it are available.
Day then explained what panic disorder is and noted that therapy and medicine for it are available.
“Sa panic disorder, you have the fear of panic attack. Basically, when you worry about panicking, magko-cause siya ng panic attack. Para siyang vicious cycle of thoughts,” she told the media.
“Sa panic disorder, you have the fear of panic attack. Basically, when you worry about panicking, magko-cause siya ng panic attack. Para siyang vicious cycle of thoughts,” she told the media.
The former GirlTrends member continued, “Sabi ng doctor ko, it’s a buildup. I think ‘yung breakthrough ko was when na-hospitalize ‘yung dad ko. ‘Yung adrenaline mo kapag mataas, tapos it will drop, survival mode eh. Then nung naging okay na ‘yung dad ko, nag-drop ‘yung adrenaline then that’s when it can trigger some changes in your chemicals.”
The former GirlTrends member continued, “Sabi ng doctor ko, it’s a buildup. I think ‘yung breakthrough ko was when na-hospitalize ‘yung dad ko. ‘Yung adrenaline mo kapag mataas, tapos it will drop, survival mode eh. Then nung naging okay na ‘yung dad ko, nag-drop ‘yung adrenaline then that’s when it can trigger some changes in your chemicals.”
She said she underwent cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps "rewire the way that you think about things and not to fear them.”
She said she underwent cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps "rewire the way that you think about things and not to fear them.”
“There’s an improvement. I have a medicine that I bring with me everywhere. If I don’t have it, medyo nagpa-panic ako. Accessible siya,” she said.
“There’s an improvement. I have a medicine that I bring with me everywhere. If I don’t have it, medyo nagpa-panic ako. Accessible siya,” she said.
Day added proudly: “I’m much better na. I always remember the things that my doctor told me how to ground myself. For the last year, wala nang severe attack.”
Day added proudly: “I’m much better na. I always remember the things that my doctor told me how to ground myself. For the last year, wala nang severe attack.”
SHOWBIZ COMEBACK
SHOWBIZ COMEBACK
Day wants to explore her acting ability.
Day wants to explore her acting ability.
“I plan to venture into movies and teleserye. Kung magpa-sexy, okay lang. Siguro if may experience na ako sa acting. Ayaw ko naman na basta maghubad lang. I have my own personal limitation. Open naman ako to explore my acting ability,” she said.
“I plan to venture into movies and teleserye. Kung magpa-sexy, okay lang. Siguro if may experience na ako sa acting. Ayaw ko naman na basta maghubad lang. I have my own personal limitation. Open naman ako to explore my acting ability,” she said.
She was crowned as Miss Eco International First Runner Up in 2021. She said she was considering joining beauty pageant again.
She was crowned as Miss Eco International First Runner Up in 2021. She said she was considering joining beauty pageant again.
“Gusto ko ang Bb. Pilipinas. I want Miss International. I wanna be sure na ready na ako.”
“Gusto ko ang Bb. Pilipinas. I want Miss International. I wanna be sure na ready na ako.”
As part of her preparations for her comeback, Day makes sure that she feels good inside and out. She thanked her family, non-showbiz boyfriend, and manager Len Carrillo for their support.
As part of her preparations for her comeback, Day makes sure that she feels good inside and out. She thanked her family, non-showbiz boyfriend, and manager Len Carrillo for their support.
“Actually nag-gain ako ng 5 kilos during my recovery. I’m doing a carnivore diet. Pure meat and eggs and butter. Good siya not just for weight control but also hormonal, anxiety, depression, autoimmune disorder. I haven’t had any sugar and carbs for like a couple of weeks. I feel good. I sleep better. I don’t feel bloated,” she said.
“Actually nag-gain ako ng 5 kilos during my recovery. I’m doing a carnivore diet. Pure meat and eggs and butter. Good siya not just for weight control but also hormonal, anxiety, depression, autoimmune disorder. I haven’t had any sugar and carbs for like a couple of weeks. I feel good. I sleep better. I don’t feel bloated,” she said.
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