'Game of Thrones' Actress Details Wellness Cult That Sent Her to the Hospital
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Key Points:
- British actress Hannah Murray, known for "Game of Thrones" and "Skins," revealed she spent several years trapped in a wellness cult, drawn in by the promise of a "magic wand" to fix her struggles.
- Murray began meditation at 27, which led her into the cult and eventually resulted in a psychotic break and a bipolar disorder diagnosis.
- She has since left both acting and the wellness industry, expressing skepticism toward popular wellness practices like meditation and yoga due to their potentially distressing effects.
- Murray was introduced to the cult through an "energy healer" on the set of Kathryn Bigelow’s "Detroit," where the emotional intensity of her roles contributed to her vulnerability.
- Her experiences are detailed in her memoir, "The Make-Believe: A Memoir of Magic and Madness," where she explores the seductive and addictive nature of seeking quick fixes for personal issues.