“I understand that I am of the privileged few who can afford to take time off. I won’t lose my job while working on my anxiety,” he writes.
, Hill began seeing Stutz in 2017, following advice from Joaquin Phoenix, his co-star in the comedy drama, started to piece together the way in which his anxiety was “exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events” – turning his dream job into a nightmarish ordeal.As a result, Hill has decided to withdraw from all public appearances, of the kind that usually go hand-in-hand with life as a Hollywood star, from now on; including any promotion for his new documentary.
“You won’t see me out there promoting this film, or any of my upcoming films, while I take this important step to protect myself,” he writes. “If I made myself sicker by going out there and promoting it, I wouldn’t be acting true to myself or to the film.” Hill goes onto say that, unlike many others in the workplace, he recognises the advantage he has in being able to make such a decision without consequence. Feeling overwhelmed: 6 steps to take when everything feels like too much to manage
Therapy is normally a confidential process between clients and practitioners, with privacy an important part of trust-building that nevertheless can create a sense of secrecy or mystery for people unfamiliar with the process., providing a behind-scenes look at his battle with anxiety, Hill says he is aiming to help the millions of others facing similar a plight.
“The whole purpose of making this film is to give therapy and the tools I’ve learned in therapy to a wide audience for private use through an entertaining film,” he writes. “[…] I can’t wait to share it with audiences around the world in the hope that it will help those struggling.”Sign up for the latest news and must-read features from Stylist, so you don't miss out on the conversation.
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