The artist discussed his diagnosis in a Tiktok video while defending fellow singer Chappell Roan.
Doja Cat opened up about her own experiences of the mental strain caused by constant public attention. PDO
Doja Cat speaks openly about his mental health and the pressures of being in the public eye. In a Tiktok video, the artist reveals that he suffers from an unstable personality disorder, says People.
“Paint the Town Red” hit maker discussed his diagnosis while defending his fellow singer Chappell Roaniawho had recently asked the paparazzi to leave him alone. With the video, Doja Cat also opened up about her own experiences of the mental strain caused by constant public attention.
Doja Cat said that she has been dealing with unstable personality disorder for many years.
– I have learned from a very young age to pretend that I like things, to pretend that I am happy and to appear that everything is fine. I can get it done. And it backfired on me, and I think it always does to people. I am now struggling with a personality disorder, the artist said in the video.
Doja Cat described life with the disorder as “painful”.
– I have been going to therapy for years, and I am so relieved and so proud of myself. I have come this far, he added.
During the video, Doja Cat praised Chappell Roan for being honest and staying true to himself. He pointed out that one can stand his ground without intentionally harming others, and that it is possible to be oneself even under pressure.