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Miley Cyrus's On-Stage Anxiety Attack Revealed
19 Sep
Summary
- Cyrus experienced an anxiety attack on stage in Mexico in 2022.
- She realized self-criticism was a major trigger for her anxiety.
- Friend Taylor Hawkins' death and COVID-19 contributed to her distress.
Miley Cyrus has detailed the profound anxiety she experienced during a 2022 stage performance in Mexico. She identified self-criticism as a primary factor, explaining, "Nobody cares the way that I do." This realization became a turning point, enabling her to perform again.
The anxiety attack occurred as the world transitioned back to large gatherings post-COVID. Cyrus noted the immense shift from limited social interaction to performing for approximately 250,000 people. This immense scale, coupled with personal grief and illness, contributed to her distress.
Cyrus also spoke about the impact of her close friend Taylor Hawkins' sudden death in March 2022. The Foo Fighters drummer, who was her neighbor, passed away shortly after Cyrus experienced a terrifying emergency landing due to a lightning strike during a flight to Paraguay for a music festival.
Adding to the overwhelming circumstances, Cyrus had also contracted COVID-19. Standing on stage, feeling physically unwell and contemplating mortality amid the pandemic and grief, led to a "nervous system shock."
