Hayden Panettiere is seekingtreatment again for postpartum depression. The Nashville actress, who welcomed daughterKaya with fiancé Wladimir Klitschko back in 2014 announced to fans on Thursday, May 12 that she would betaking time for her health.
Hayden opened up about her postpartum depression in March Photo: Getty Images
“The postpartum depression I have been experiencing has impacted everyaspect of my life,” she posted on Twitter. “Rather than stay stuck due tounhealthy coping mechanisms I have chosen to take time to reflect holisticallyon my health and life. Wish me luck!”
The 26-year-old has been vocal when it comes to postpartum depression after entering treatment in 2015. Hayden confessed to Yahoo! Style earlier this year that she was initially scared enteringthe treatment center. “I was always so terrified thatpeople weren’t going to accept me," she explained. "I finallyjust went I’m tired of living afraid. I’m tired of living in fear of whatpeople are going to think, so you know I’m just going to put it all outthere on the table and I’m not going to worry about the judgment.”
Hayden and Wladimir welcomed Kaya in 2014 Photo: Twitter/@HaydenPanettier
The TV star also had a message for those who criticize anddoubt the illness. She said, “You have no idea what you’re talking about.If you think for one second that a mother wants to feel that way towards herchild, you’re outta your mind. It is one of the most debilitating, scary,guilty feelings that you can ever feel. That a mother would not be able toconnect with their child, would not be able to get a grip, or would not knowwhat’s going on, for anybody to say that it’s false or created by us, you musthave your head examined.”
Hayden's character on Nashville, Juliette Barnes, has also been battling with her own struggles after welcoming her daughter on the show. It was announced on Thursday that after this current season, the beloved ABC show won't be returning for a season 5.
