Former One Direction singer Zayn Malik admitted to mental health issues when the "Pillowtalk" singer cancelled his appearance in the recent Capital FM Summertime Ball in the UK over anxiety problems. Gigi Hadid, however, was quick to show her support for Zayn Malik and expressed her love and pride for the former One Direction member.
The Hidden Battle Zayn Malik Fought
According to ABC News, Zayn Malik explained through social media his decision to pull out of the Capital FM Summertime Ball. Zayn Malik admitted that in recent months the former One Direction singer experienced anxiety issues whenever he had to perform live.
Zayn Malik said that the days leading up to the Capital FM Summertime Ball had been the most anxious-ridden in the "Pillowtalk" singer's career. Rather than hide his mental health issue, Zayn Malik decided to be open about this to his supporters.
Anxiety Disorder Is Real
Anxiety disorder is a very real mental health issue that can affect and debilitate any person. Anxiety.org reports that singer Adele, like Zayn Malik, suffers from anxiety disorder even after she has reached phenomenal success in her singing career.
Mental health charity Mind says individuals who suffer from anxiety, like Zayn Malik and Adele, have ways by which to overcome their condition. Support of loved ones and professional both go a long way in ensuring the recovery of anxiety disorder sufferers as Zayn Malik and Adele.
Gigi Hadid Proud That Zayn Malik Has Courage & Honesty
Luckily, Zayn Malik is not short of acceptance and support both from girlfriend Gigi Hadid and the former One Direction singer's fans. E! News said Gigi Hadid commended Zayn Malik for battling his anxiety to be able to perform for his fans.
More than that, however, Gigi Hadid was proud that Zayn Malik gave his supporters the truth about his struggle with anxiety. "Your bravery in those times makes me proud, but your honesty last night proved what you're all about, being real," Gigi Hadid wrote in her social media message to Zayn Malik.
Gigi Hadid is right in that many who suffer from the same disorder would feel encouraged by Zayn Malik as he continues to try to overcome. According to Gossip Cop, a fan wrote their appreciation for the former One Direction singer by pointing out that some deal with anxiety and similar mental health disorder with alcohol and drugs while, as Gigi Hadid pointed out, Zayn Malik chose to face his disorder head on.
