Alix Earle is speaking candidly about a recent mental health struggle that led her to step away from social media for a short time, according to E! News.
In a July 26 TikTok video, the influencer said she was overwhelmed by a wave of hate from internet trolls and started overthinking the constant commentary about her appearance, friendships and comments she made online.
Earle, 25, said the stress eventually became too much. She described breaking down in tears while doing her makeup and later having a panic attack on a plane, with symptoms that included a racing heart and difficulty breathing.
She said she has usually been able to handle reading commentary about herself, but recently the negativity felt heavier. Earle explained that she pulled back from posting because she was getting into “not the best place,” and said she is now feeling better and trying to protect her peace while continuing to share parts of her life online.
