Bebe Rexha has always been an artist open about her mental health, discussing her struggles with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. During a recent Audacy Check In, the "I Like You Better Than Me" singer shared some of her own coping tactics and exercises that help her throughout the day.
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"I think as a human being it's really important to be able to actually check in with yourself daily throughout the day," she shares with Mike Adam. "We were on set, 2 weeks ago, and we had to shoot 13 music videos in 3 days, and I think by the end of the second day I was kind of hitting a wall, and I felt like I was getting anxious because I wanted to get everything done, but I wanted everything to look good."
"I shut all the lights off in my dressing room and I invited whoever wanted to come. It was like maybe 10 of us, and we were just all laying on the floor and we put some meditation music on just to calm ourselves, and I think it's really important to be in tune with yourself," says Bebe. "If you're feeling anxious or you're feeling a little sad, the best technique for me is to not judge yourself and not trying to try to run away from those feelings. It's like, 'how can I soothe myself?'"
"That's different for everybody. It might be a walk, it might be going to get a cup of coffee, even though it sounds like it might be counterintuitive, but for me, I like a nice cup of coffee, it feels soothing. Something warm, maybe a bath, maybe listening to your favorite song, or even just sitting there and breathing. It's the simple things that really, really work."
It’s okay to not be OK. We know the power of talk can save lives. Audacy's I’m Listening aims to share valuable resources for those who need to connect, heal, and share their own stories. To those who are dealing with mental health issues, understand you are not alone. If you or anyone you know is struggling with depression or anxiety, know that someone is always there. Additionally, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 988. Find a full list of additional resources here.