Even superheroes have personal struggles, and in real life, “Supergirl” actor Melissa Benoist admitted that she has difficult days. “I’ve struggled with depression and had anxiety attacks since I was young,” she posted on Instagram in 2017. In support of Mental Health Awareness Week, the actor noted, “Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Whether it’s you suffering, someone in your family, a friend — Let’s support each other in talking about it.”

In an Instagram Live event, Benoist further detailed her experiences growing up. She explained that she was around 13 years old when she first started dealing with depression. According to the actor (via Elite Daily), “There’s always a way through it and there’s always someone ready and willing to listen. You just have to know that you don’t have to feel ashamed.” This was part of a campaign called “I Don’t Mind,” which her future husband, Chris Wood, launched to raise awareness for mental health. He, too, revealed that he’s occasionally struggled with sadness, ADD, and becoming obsessive.

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The following year, Benoist explained that life as a celebrity sometimes affects her well-being. “That is something I still don’t know how to deal with yet, because I’m introverted in a really extroverted position. The anxiety is there on days like today, when I’m running around and doing press, talking as Melissa and not as a character,” she admitted to Coveteur.

If you or someone you know needs help with mental health, please contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), or visit the National Institute of Mental Health website.