• Kathy Griffin is being open about how her health was impacted by the backlash from her photo.
•  With a bloody imitation of former President Donald Trump’s skull.
• ‘A Lot of Valium’ Kathy Griffin After Trump Photo Scandal

She dubbed the consequences of the photo “an erasure” in a Newsweek opinion piece where she detailed how they progressed to the point that she refused to leave her house for months.

“I started ingesting any prescription medication I could find. I was taking a lot of Xanax and Valium, both of which are quite addictive “62-year-old comedian revealed. Then, on June 25, 2020, I overdosed and entered the hospital while under one of those mental holds.

Griffin lost her job as co-host of CNN’s New Year’s Eve special as a result of the 2017 incident, was under investigation by the Secret Service, was placed on a “No-Fly” list, and had many of her stand-up performances and TV appearances cancelled.

She claimed that tensions started to rise when she noticed that many “old pals” were pulling away, including Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, in addition to the growing opposition from both liberals and conservatives.

She said, “It was just too much for me.”

She revealed that she sought and is currently receiving treatment, despite her ability to make light of the issue by stating, “I have more in common with Britney Spears and Kanye West than I ever wanted to.”

“I got the support I required. And even if I’m a pill girl, I now attend AA “She composed.

On her 62nd birthday in November, he enthusiastically illustrated her past adversities in a humorous film.

“Today is my 62nd birthday! Like I’ve done my entire life, I’m walking against the wind right now “She posted a video of herself attempting to shoot a photo in the wind with her writing.

Please call the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP if you or someone you know is struggling with substance misuse.

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