Savannah Chrisley Recalls Suicide Attempt When She Was A Teen
05.04.2023 - 22:45
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Savannah Chrisley is getting candid about a hard time in her life.
On the Tuesday episode of her Unlocked podcast, the 25-year-old reality star opened up about her mental health struggles, recalling how she attempted suicide when she was a teen. During her conversation with her guest Dr. Daniel Amen, she asked about how experiencing a traumatic brain injury can cause someone to be suicidal. Revealing the reason for the discussion, Savannah said her brain feels “foggy” ever since her suicide attempt, explaining:
So, so sad. Amen then suggested Savannah get a brain scan to see if she can find any answers about her brain’s health, adding:
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This isn’t the first time the Chrisley Knows Best star has spoken about her mental health. Back in November, she revealed for the first time ever that she suffered from depression and tried to end her life as a teenager. Savannah recalled the morning after her suicide attempt, saying at the time:
After reading the verse, Savannah noted her mindset instantly shifted:
Despite being in the public eye and having a reality show, the television personality said she was able to hide her struggles with mental health for a long time:
And during that difficult time of her life, Savannah said she leaned on her dad Todd Chrisley the most:
We’re so glad that Savannah had a good support system when she was at her lowest. You can check out her candid discussion on mental health (below):
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, help is available. Consider contacting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, by calling, texting, or chatting, or go to 988lifeline.org.
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