Emilia Clarke ignored major health issues post-brain injury

Hollywood actress Emilia Clarke has recently spoken about the profound impact of two brain hemorrhages she suffered in her twenties. She revealed that for years, she downplayed or ignored severe symptoms such as extreme fatigue, hormonal issues, and anxiety, attributing them to stress and a demanding work schedule.

Clarke, known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in 'Game of Thrones,' shared that she felt ashamed and misunderstood her diagnosis after the first bleed in 2011, followed by a second in 2013. She candidly described continuing her acting career, noting she could walk, talk, and remember lines, which led her and her doctors to believe she had fully recovered.

Fifteen years after her first bleed, Clarke now has the perspective to understand the true difficulty of that period. She has since launched the charity 'SameYou,' named in honor of reclaiming one's self after brain trauma. Through this initiative, she connects with thousands of survivors who echo her sentiment of feeling unsupported during their healing journeys.

With the help of neuroscientist David Putrino, Clarke has regained the energy and positivity she had in her twenties. She emphasizes the mind's crucial role in personality, intellect, and memory, and how its failure can deeply shake one's trust and sense of self.