Christina Applegate: a well-known actress. - Extreme sadness resulting from multiple sclerosis.
Actress Christina Applegate, aged 52, discusses her mental struggles in an episode of her Apple Podcast "MeSsy," co-hosted with Jamie-Lynn Sigler (42). Succumbing to depression as a result of multiple sclerosis, Applegate fears its effects, feeling "really fatalistic" like "everything is over."
This awful sensation takes her back to a time she's not experienced since the past two decades, ensnared in a "darkness" that terrifies her.
Christina Applegate: "I can't find joy in anything"
Applegate also delves into her astonishing stint as Emmy Awards host with Anthony Anderson, 53, accompanied by a cane in January, an incredible challenge she faced. She describes it as "the hardest day" for her, so exhausting, she slept for two days following the event.
"I'm very candid... I can't find joy in life anymore," Applegate shares about her depressive state. In an effort to improve her mental health, she arranges an appointment with a therapist - a significant step for the actress.
MS Disease Wreaks Havoc
Upon revealing her multiple sclerosis in 2021, a recent diagnosis, Applegate has remained candid about the unfavorable impacts of the neurological autoimmune disease, effectively altering her life. As the star known for her role as Kelly Bundy in "Married... with Children" now relies on diapers, canes, and occasional forgoing showers. Adding to her plight, she also experiences painful symptoms affecting different parts of her body, drastically reducing her functionality.
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Despite her successful career as an actress and hosting the Emmy Awards with a cane, Christina Applegate revealed that her battle with multiple sclerosis has led to her struggles with depression and a lack of joy in life. She sought help by scheduling an appointment with a therapist.
In the same Apple Podcast episode, Applegate recounted how her diagnosis and accompanying symptoms, such as reliance on diapers and canes, have significantly impacted her daily life and self-care, causing her great distress.
