Pepe Herrera admits struggles with mental health, opens up on treatment
TRIGGER WARNING: Story about mental health issues, abuse
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- Pepe Herrera opened up about his struggle with anxiety and post traumatic stress which began in 2023 and worsened to the point that it affected his sleep and daily life
- He shared that after a mental breakdown he decided to seek therapy and learned valuable lessons about reframing thoughts and listening to his body
- In his long social media post, he expressed gratitude to his loved ones and therapists who helped him heal and reminded others that asking for help is a sign of strength and wisdom
- Herrera who is known for his roles in Ang Probinsyano and other films said he feels more empowered each day as he continues his journey toward recovery and peace
Actor and comedian Pepe Herrera has opened up about his ongoing battle with anxiety and post-traumatic stress, sharing his mental health journey in an emotional post on social media. The Ang Probinsyano star revealed that he has been dealing with anxiety attacks since 2023, which have recently intensified and affected his sleep, prompting him to seek professional help after a mental breakdown.
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In his post, Herrera expressed gratitude to his therapist and loved ones who have supported him through his healing process. He shared several lessons he learned in therapy, such as reframing negative thoughts, listening to his body, and understanding emotions as “energy in motion” that eventually passes. Herrera also emphasized that asking for help is a sign of strength and wisdom, encouraging others who are struggling to approach their pain with kindness and courage.
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Herrera wrote:
“Hello everyone. Recently, I have been taking a break from posting anything (except for collaboration posts) and scrolling to enjoy the nourishing effects of social media detox.
“I am posting my current life story now because it might help someone who is experiencing the same thing.
“I have been feeling anxious regularly since 2023. Recently, the attacks happen at night preventing me from sleeping. Lack of sleep is making the anxiety attacks harder to manage. One of my therapist said I’m also experiencing a type of PTSD. Apparently, it’s connected to the amount of abuse I have experienced and witnessed since my early years.
“A mental breakdown a few weeks ago made me finally decide to seek professional help. I would like to honor these people who extended a helping hand - @elleaddalane, @libnifortuna, and my therapist from @mindnation. Let me share what I’m learning from my sessions with them -
Asking for help can be a sign of strength. Asking help from the right people can be a sign of wisdom.
When I am getting overwhelmed by a narrative my mind is creating (which is mostly exaggerated), I can always go back to my body.
Listen to what my body is telling. It’s always keeping score and it’s always trying to help me.
Choose my words wisely. Reframing sentences like “I am anxious” to “I am feeling anxious” can help create the shift from feeling defeated to feeling empowered. When I say “I am like this and that”, I embody the emotion and attach my identity to it. It gets stuck inside of me, creating a prison of self pity and hopelessness.
But when I say “I am feeling this and that”, I take back the power and see these emotions (anxiety, grief, rage) for what they truly are - energy in motion. It comes and it goes. It is meant to be released. It’s possible that I just feel more of it compared to others.
When triggered or experiencing an attack, the best way for me to release the heavy energy without passing the trauma to others is to move. I have this routine that I have been doing for a week now. I’m going to share it on my stories.
I am grateful for the insights I have been receiving recently. I still feel the struggle on a regular basis but I am now feeling more courageous in handling the rise and fall inside my brain and body. Again, from feeling defeated, I feel more empowered each day.
I am grateful for loved ones and role models who extended a helping hand financially and spiritually. I am grateful for friends who listened to my stories without judgement and without giving unsolicited advices.
I am grateful for my nuclear family @sarah.pdgm and our kids. It’s an uphill battle, but the way I see it, we are rebuilding our family together.
Last but not the least, I am grateful to anyone who took the time to read this. May this help you or the people in your circle see and understand people who are struggling with kindness and empathy.
Ok balik muna ako sa outdoors to enjoy the healing effects of Mother Nature. See you next week or next month. God Bless You.”
Pepe Herrera is a Filipino actor and comedian best known for his roles in Ang Probinsyano, The Reunion, The Trial, and various theater performances. Known for his comedic timing and heartfelt portrayals, Herrera continues to be admired for his openness, humility, and authenticity both on and off screen.
Aside from Pepe Herrera, there have been other celebrities who have bravely opened up about their mental health.
Earlier, comedienne and television host Tuesday Vargas spoke about a deeply personal moment in her life during an emotional interview with journalist Luchi Cruz-Valdes on YouTube, where she revealed how a miracle saved her from taking her own life.
In another report, Maxene Magalona opened up about her mental health in an emotional social media post, revealing that she recently broke down after months of putting on a strong front.
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