Kate Beckinsale Rallies For ‘Heroes’ Tag For PTSD Survivors

Kate Beckinsale is once again getting candid about a lingering nightmare!

The British actress’ world changed following the loss of her parents just months apart over the last two years and has since then been honest about her internal struggles and path to finding comfort again.

Kate Beckinsale recently revealed the reason behind her appearance, which has attracted so many opinions of late, explaining that she is currently battling an autoimmune condition.

The actress, in an Instagram video on September 2, opened up about the painful reality behind PTSD and the invisible struggle that words can feel limited to describe.

Beckinsale reflected on people, military or non-military, who have witnessed several horrors, violence, or extreme terror in any form and yet be complete “heroes” for deciding to survive and carry on.

She added that several people have become skilled at masking their pain over the years, getting used to their sleep patterns being disrupted and dealing with nightmares, so much so that people still fail to give them grace for their bravery.

Beckinsale explained that PTSD has so many triggers and things such as smell, sounds, thoughts, or emotions can send a chill wave down the victim’s body, transporting them to a distressing period.

The actress, who experienced crushing losses a while ago, asked that everyone move through life with more kindness and consideration because outward appearances reveal little about what may be going on behind the scenes.

Beckinsale also noted that loneliness is a prominent characteristic of PTSD despite the fact that these people show up with so much energy each passing day.

Beckinsale Identified The Silent Burden Of Caregiving

Beckinsale, in a follow-up video while lying on a bed with a white headband sweeping her hair off her face, called her followers’ attention to the solemnity of National Grief Awareness Day. She urged everyone to rethink how they treat and respond to people struggling with loss and finding their way out of that maze.

Beckinsale suggested that the word “strong” should be excluded from the vocabulary because it can paint a false picture about someone who still needs support and tenderness while trying to move on. She then addressed another angle of grief, which is the emotional toll of taking care of a sick loved one and still watching them leave.

The television personality noted that some caregivers are forced to witness frightening declines they are not medically equipped to handle, often without adequate help, an experience she said can break them.

Beckinsale ended with a plea for people to become a source of safety for someone going through a difficult period, stressing that showing up with compassion could be the difference for someone. The Hollywood celebrity’s comment section was flooded with praise and admiration for her empathetic nature, as her fans also sent e-hugs her way.

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Kate Beckinsale Revealed A Helpful Habit That Changed Her Life Decades After She Initially Resisted It

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The “Van Helsing” actress in 2018 confessed that after years of dealing with anxiety and panic attacks, she eventually picked up a wellness hack she has left idle on the shelf for years. She affirmed that the practice has become one of the most valuable parts of her daily routine.

Beckinsale confessed to TODAY that she used to be deeply skeptical and even irritated by the mere mention of it; however, she found herself meditating for fifteen minutes every day and loving the effects of it.

The actress explained that modern life and its demands rarely encourage people to pause and take deep breaths, making her excited to experience those ordinary still moments.

The movie star also has a different perspective on happiness, believing people aren’t necessarily meant to feel joyful constantly. For her, simply maintaining a sense of contentment can be challenging amid the endless information, stress, and anxiety of everyday life.

Additionally, Beckinsale also got rid of behaviors that were negatively affecting her health, as she recalled experiencing severe anxiety and panic attacks in her early 20s. The actress revealed that it took her a while to realize that her daily extreme consumption of espressos could be making matters worse, prompting her to sever ties with it. 

She also has her own support system, and it is not just meditation; during joyful and difficult times, Beckinsale also found comfort in her daughter, Lily, and her best friend since childhood, Sarah.

The 53-Year-Old Revealed Grief Behind Weight Loss After Body-Shaming Attack

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The Hollywood Reporter stated that Beckinsale hit back at a social media critic who mocked her changing body, revealing that grief and serious health struggles were behind her rapid weight loss.

After an Instagram user suggested the actress needed to exercise because her backside had disappeared, Beckinsale laid some facts straight. The media personality explained that she lost considerable weight while dealing with her stepfather’s traumatic death and her mother’s stage 4 cancer.

Beckinsale added that the stress impacted her esophagus, causing her to bleed so much that she received a six-week hospital stay. She also had a hard time with eating and was especially affected by working on a film in which a father died.

Beckinsale ultimately dismissed the criticism, making it clear that someone else’s opinion of her body was hardly a priority amid everything she had endured.

The response matched the mood the actress initially set in the video where she declared her intention to make people constantly watching her social media behavior angry by doing things they considered not age-appropriate

Kate Beckinsale Slammed Over Her Appearance

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As shared by The Blast earlier in August, Beckinsale defended herself against criticism of her look, while responding to rumors about her weight loss. The media personality complained in a now-deleted post on Instagram, saying she was constantly being called anorexic, dangerously thin, or a drug addict when posting photos.

Beckinsale reacted to a comment from a fan that urged her to ease up on consuming Ozempic as she had looked so different from how she formerly appeared. In response, the actress spoke of how her daughter was the only immediate relation she had left after suffering such devastating losses in a short time.

In addition, the television personality revealed that she has suffered from mast cell activation syndrome, which she claims to have been diagnosed with about 16 years ago by her doctor.

Unfortunately, Beckinsale got rid of posts on her Instagram account after another user suggested she no longer post on her account, leaving just a profile image with a mysterious message in reference to the new world order.

Sending Kate Beckinsale all the strength to carry on with this heavy weight!