Junjin Talks About His Battle With Panic Disorder

[carmendove.livejournal.com]

Junjin revealed suffering from panic disorder.

On the episode of Win Win that was broadcast on the 20th, JunJin mentioned that he had suffered from panic disorder during a period of time and had really went through a difficult time.

JunJin said "During the 4th album, I felt that no matter how hard I tried, people would always view me differently. There were also problems at home and financially. There were around 2 months where I would just light the candles and not step out of the house. I would order food but I would not eat them, would only drink soju. That was how I lived."

He continued "I would be thinking and worrying about a lot of things. For instance, I cant see clearly with one of my eye, I would be worrying if the other eye would also worsen. I would be thinking if anyone would suddenly appear and harm me when I am in the car."

"It is not totally healed yet."

Source: sports donga
Translation: allaboutshinhwa

Comments

[dipropylene]

:(

[drownanddive.livejournal.com]

I feel for him. I suffer from GAD and it is awful. When I was at my worst, I could barely eat and I never left the house except to go to work and when I was at work I would be shaking with nerves the whole time. I had so many panic attacks... I've gotten a whole lot better since then, but I'm not one hundred percent better.
I hope he gets all the support he needs.

[carmendove.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry you had to go through that! It sounds absolutely awful.
I'm glad you're doing better now. Stay strong!

[drownanddive.livejournal.com]

Thanks, bb. <3

[miszmba.livejournal.com]

That sounds terrible :( Glad you're doing better now!

[le-beau-soleil.livejournal.com]

Would you mind if I contacted you sometime to ask about your experiences? Unfortunately I don't know anyone who knows what I'm going through.

[drownanddive.livejournal.com]

Sure. Go ahead.

[kittycurious.livejournal.com]

Glad you're getting better <3

I suffer from social anxiety so I feel you on not being able to leave the house.

[walkingparadoxx.livejournal.com]

I suffer from a mild form of anxiety disorder and I'm already suffering, I can't imagine what you would have gone through :(

[neumi.livejournal.com]

Go on muhan dojun again, it'll make you forget all about your eye lol

[d-e-l-u-g-e.livejournal.com]

I really feel for him. I'm going through something similar at the moment and it's just crippling. Glad he's being outspoken about it though. I suspect a lot of Korean celebrities deal with similar problems.

[yourexsilly.livejournal.com]

It's really nice to see people being open about mental illnesses or issues or disorders. With that being said, good for him getting through that. I have panic disorder and god.. fuck that.

[stormingflower.livejournal.com]

I feel bad for him, but at least it seems like he's doing better. Mental disorders, such as anxiety, are really awful because you basically become a prisoner of your own head, not to mention the physical issues that come with them.

[anconeous.livejournal.com]

It must've been awful having that and being in the spotlight at the same time. :|

[johnnyquest89.livejournal.com]

Damn..... just damn.

[weerainbow.livejournal.com]

It's very brave of him to talk openly about it, and I'm so glad he did. It hopefully will help others who suffer to feel more able to be open about it and get help.

[onichick.livejournal.com]

Poor guy. I am glad he is doing better. I wanna hug him ;n;

[sisterjune.livejournal.com]

I have an anxiety disorder so I really empathize with this guy. I cant imagine having what I have and dealing with fame and being in the entertainment industry at the same time. I can barely deal with school! Its esp scary if your an idol because alot of those meds make you gain weight and as an idol if you gain weight it can be like a death sentence. He's really brave to talk about it on korean television.

[uglypricetag.livejournal.com]

i can't imagine being a celeb AND having anxiety issues. really hope he's getting therapy for it.

[tsuyoi-hikari.livejournal.com]

It's a good thing he didn't experience this disorder during concert tour -- God knows how he's going to stand on stage when the panic attacks. DX

[my-faux-pas.livejournal.com]

Jinnie oppar :( I hope he's feeling better though.

[atarashiiyoake.livejournal.com]

I think it's amazing that he's opening up about this. I wish it'd become more accepted for celebs (idols in particular) to do so.

[black-silver.livejournal.com]

in before "well he has money why doesn't he just go fix his problem instead of whining about it"

glad he's doing better
hopefully he will continue to receive support & make progress