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The juxtaposition of initial excitement with the pressures of fame encapsulated the dual nature of anxiety. It started as a deliciously intimidating feeling but morphed into a constraining force, particularly when it involved negative scrutiny from onlookers and media.

The Burden of Fame

One aspect that emerged from the conversation was the overwhelming influence of fame on mental well-being. The artist shared his challenges with anxiety during periods of intense paparazzi attention. The inability to maintain a sense of normalcy—such as simply walking down the street without the fear of being photographed—was suffocating.