'Blue Bloods' star says she was in psych ward while battling mystery illness
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Key Points:
- Actress Jennifer Esposito revealed her long struggle with severe physical and mental health issues, including depression and suicidal thoughts, before being diagnosed with celiac disease after years of misdiagnoses.
- Her symptoms included hair and nail loss, a tooth falling out during filming, and severe vitamin deficiencies, which doctors initially attributed to other conditions or stress.
- After her celiac diagnosis, Esposito underwent a difficult recovery, including a psychiatric hospitalization, but eventually found stability by adopting a strict gluten-free diet and changing her lifestyle.
- Esposito credits her diagnosis with saving her life, allowing her to slow down, prioritize her health, and find gratitude, while advocating for better treatment of underlying health issues rather than just symptoms.
- She now lives outside the U.S., no longer experiences panic attacks, and uses her experience to help others facing similar health challenges.
