Hannah Murray, the English actress recognized for her role as Gilly in the popular series ‘Game of Thrones,’ has opened up about a troubling chapter in her life involving a wellness cult. In a candid interview, Murray revealed how her involvement with the cult led to a severe psychotic break, shedding light on the potential dangers of certain wellness practices.

From Stardom to Struggle

Murray’s journey into the wellness cult began after she sought guidance from an ‘energy healer’ she met during the filming of ‘Detroit’ in 2017. The film’s dark themes took a toll on her mental health, prompting her to seek solace in alternative healing methods. This decision eventually led her to a series of classes and sessions that promised spiritual enlightenment.

Describing her initial attraction to the cult, Murray recounted the allure of discovering a ‘magical world’ beneath the surface of reality. However, this fascination soon spiraled into a dangerous obsession, culminating in a psychotic episode during a five-day course in London. The experience left her hospitalized under the Mental Health Act and diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Lessons Learned and Moving Forward

Reflecting on her experience, Murray emphasized the importance of critical thinking when it comes to wellness practices, which have increasingly become an industry. She cautioned against dismissing those who fall prey to such organizations as merely foolish, highlighting that anyone, regardless of background, can be vulnerable.

Now stepping away from acting, Murray is focused on raising awareness about mental health, particularly the stigma surrounding severe mental health issues. She urges for more open discussions, not just about anxiety and depression, but also about more serious conditions that are often shrouded in taboo.

Murray’s forthcoming memoir, ‘The Make-Believe: A Memoir of Magic and Madness,’ aims to further explore these themes, offering insight into her personal journey and the broader implications of wellness culture.

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