TV Personality Itamar Fleishman Reveals Mental Health Struggle

Itamar Fleishman, a prominent figure from the Israeli television show "The Patriots," has bravely disclosed that he is currently experiencing a severe mental health episode. Fleishman revealed this during an interview with Omri Asenheim on Channel 13, noting the stark contrast between his outward success and his internal struggles. He described how, despite enjoying immense public adoration and reaching what he considers a personal peak in many aspects of his life, he is grappling with a worsening psychological condition.

Fleishman emphasized the immense power of public affection, stating that it opens doors and provides him with virtually anything he desires within minutes. However, he acknowledged the potential danger of such adoration becoming addictive, admitting, "It's very dangerous. Very dangerous." He stressed the importance of staying grounded and working hard to prevent this from happening.

When asked about his current mental state, Fleishman candidly stated, "Specifically today, I am in the midst of a pretty strong episode." He confirmed his hands were shaking and that he felt restless. He attributed the past year's difficulties, including the death of his mother and other distressing events, to his inability to recover, describing the recent months as "pathological."

He cautioned that appearances can be deceiving, urging viewers to understand that even someone smiling and seemingly doing well can be suffering internally. Fleishman explained his decision to face this episode privately but warned that such a state can be frightening and dangerous for others. His coping mechanism involves confronting the pain directly rather than avoiding it, likening it to walking "through fire."

Despite the hardship, Fleishman expressed a hopeful outlook, acknowledging the return of his "illness" and the necessity of facing such challenges. While admitting it's difficult to believe things will be okay, he concluded with a determined, "it will be okay."