Elisse Joson opens up about her journey through an "emotional breakdown"

• Elisse Joson candidly shared that she recently experienced an "emotional breakdown"
• The actress explained that she realized "emotional weight" is often stored in the chest
• She emphasized that simply "sleeping it off" does not remove emotional burdens if the body never gets to "exhale"
• To help herself and others, Elisse demonstrated an exercise to release suppressed feelings

Elisse Joson has once again connected with her fans on a deeply personal level by opening up about her recent mental health struggle. In a brave and heartfelt video, Elisse admitted to having a "moment" that led to a full emotional release.

"By moment I mean an emotional breakdown. I just started crying," Elisse shared in the video.

She explained that while she initially thought she was fine after crying and going to sleep, she woke up the next morning and began crying again. This led her to a deeper realization about how our bodies process stress.

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"Apparently, sleeping it off doesn’t remove the emotional weight if the body never gets a moment to exhale emotionally," she wrote in a follow-up post.

Elisse described feeling a "tightness" in her chest, realizing that this is where suppressed emotions like shock, fear, or guilt are stored.

To help navigate these heavy feelings, Elisse shared a simple breathing technique she used to find peace.

"I am safe now. It was just a moment. I handled it, and now I’m releasing what’s not mine to carry," she whispered while demonstrating the exercise.

By being transparent about her own journey, Elisse hopes to remind others that it is okay to acknowledge their pain and that true freedom comes from allowing oneself the space to heal.

Watch the video below:

Elisse Joson is a Filipino actress, singer, and model. Her popularity grew when she was paired with McCoy de Leon, forming the well-loved love team "McLisse," which gained a strong fan base both on television and social media. Elisse showcased her acting skills in various ABS-CBN projects, including the hit teleserye FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, where she earned praise for her performance. Beyond acting, she is known for being open about her experiences as a young mother. She shares a daughter, Felize, with McCoy, and her journey through motherhood and personal growth has resonated with many fans. Elisse continues to remain active in the entertainment industry while balancing her career and family life.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Elisse Joson shared that her birthday wish to walk around the streets of Seoul with no itinerary was granted. The actress reflected on the value of freedom and moving slower to make sense of life. During her trip, she discovered hidden boutique shops and random food finds as well. She also spent time picking out traditional Korean desserts.

Meanwhile, in 2025, Elisse Joson posted a heartfelt Mother’s Day message on Instagram addressed to her daughter Felize and the women who raised her. She expressed that becoming a mother is her most sacred and favorite role and thanked her daughter for helping her bloom. The actress honored her mom for showing her what everlasting love looks like and for always being there. Finally, Elisse ended her message on social media by greeting all mothers.

Source: KAMI.com.gh