Sylvester Stallone reveals decades-long struggle with anxiety

Sylvester Stallone has revealed his long-term struggle with debilitating anxiety. In an interview with The New York Times, the actor shared that he has experienced these episodes since his mid-thirties.

Stallone described his first intense experience occurring at age 36 while reviewing unreleased footage. He recalled feeling sudden heat and a sensation of impending death, which caused him to collapse. The actor noted that these episodes often occur without warning and can be triggered by crowded environments, such as art exhibitions, where he feels a sudden need to escape to avoid collapsing.