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Anna Heiser Publicly Reveals Past Depression, Calls 2016 Her 'Year of Healing'

She says few knew of her struggle, crediting friendships alongside a fulfilling job for stability.

Overview

  • Heiser shared the reflection in an Instagram post on January 19, 2026, which entertainment outlets reported the following days.
  • She writes that after nearly two years of effort she brought her depression under control in 2016, which she now remembers as a positive turning point.
  • Heiser acknowledges a relapse in 2017 but says the year also set the stage for meeting Gerald in Namibia and marrying about a year later.
  • She and Gerald have two children born in 2021 and 2022, a family life they frequently depict from their farm in Namibia.
  • Heiser has previously said work pressures and daily strains led to a marital crisis the couple addressed through therapy, resulting in deeper, more reflective communication.