Sofia Andres admits battling anxiety

MANILA -- Former "Bagani" star Sofia Andres opened up about her mental health on Thursday, revealing on social media that she is suffering from anxiety.

She also admitted that she has started counselling and therapy.

The actress also wrote a message to all those who are also battling anxiety, assuring them that they have nothing to be ashamed of.

"To be honest I was real scared to tell my friends, my loved ones, and my family about the anxiety attacks I have been experiencing. Everyone is an individual and everyone gets anxious, just on different levels and to different extents," she said.

According to the website Health.com, anxiety comes in many forms such as panic attacks, anxiety attacks, phobia, and social anxiety. These disorders affect how people feel and behave and can even cause physical symptoms.

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Sofia believes Diego 'strong enough to tell the truth'

MANILA –- Sofia Andres considers the controversy which Diego Loyzaga is currently embroiled in as a "challenge" that the young actor has to face.

Loyzaga and Andres have been rumored to be dating each other, although the actress clarified that they are just close friends who enjoy each other’s company.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News at the sidelines of the MYX Music Awards on Tuesday, Andres also reminded her showbiz colleagues that “we really have to take care of ourselves.”

Andres said she has yet to talk to Loyzaga although the actor has already “explained some of it.”

“He’s trying to say that ‘I didn't do anything,’” she said. “I know he’s a very kind person. He can’t do anything like that. Although I didn't know what really happened but I think he’s strong enough to say the truth.”

On Monday, it was reported that Loyzaga got involved in a mauling incident wherein he and his friends supposedly ganged up on brothers Paolo and Angelo Lopez outside a posh club in Taguig City.

Both sides have already aired their side of the story.

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