Ellie Goulding.Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty
Ellie Gouldingrang in the New Year with a confession about her mental health.
For the 34-year-old singer, 2021 was a year filled with major moments: from giving birth to her first child,Arthur Ever Winter Jopling, in April to releasing her first book andperforming at a Christmas concertforKate MiddletonandPrince William.
But in an Instagram post shared before the start of 2022, Goulding confessed tostruggling with anxietyamid “the very best” year of her life.
“This year has also been the hardest of my life,” the musician wrote in a slideshow posted on her page. “I’ve struggled daily, nightly, hourly with a kind of panic I didn’t even know existed. While the moments of being on stage in front of all of you have been some of the most exhilarating and calming, this year I have been struggling.”
Reflecting on the past, Goulding said her anxiety likely “dictated quite a lot of my life and career,” which makes her “feel sad.” However, the “Power” singer said anxiety has also helped make her who she is today.
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At the end of her note, Goulding reminded readers that “Life is a precious thing and seeing Arthur grow every day gives me so much hope. … Let’s get through this together. 2022 is going to be a bright year. Positive energy. Together.”
Goulding concluded: “Signing off (for a bit) and sending so much love, as ever, to you all xx.”
source: people.com
