In a recent interview on the show Stardust, Anastasia shared her personal struggles with panic attacks and her journey toward seeking professional help. The artist revealed that after 11 years of denial, she finally began seeing a psychologist, a decision that has provided her with significant support.
“I started seeing a psychologist because I was having panic attacks—that’s why I went. I had one in my own home and thought, ‘I don’t deserve this,’” Anastasia explained. She noted that while the insights from her psychologist often aligned with her own thoughts, the sessions have broadened her perspective and introduced new ways of thinking.
Reflecting on her mindset, she admitted to a past mistake: “I used to say I had one summer ahead of me. No, I don’t have just one summer—I have my whole life ahead of me.” Anastasia also recounted a visit to her spiritual advisor in Salamina, where she expressed fears of dying. “I told him I felt like I was going to die and asked if I should give up everything to dedicate myself to the church,” she said. Her advisor reassured her, telling her she has a “huge purpose” to fulfill and that her fears would not come to fruition.
Anastasia’s candid discussion highlights her ongoing efforts to manage her mental health and embrace a hopeful outlook on life.