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Carly Pearce Says Lifelong Anxiety and OCD Began in Childhood

The singer says therapy during the touring shutdown clarified that her mental-health struggles trace back to early childhood.

Overview

  • Pearce shared the disclosure on the Aug. 25 episode of Bunnie Xo’s Dumb Blonde podcast.
  • She described compulsive checking behaviors, including repeatedly confirming her backpack contents and alarm, and said she still struggles with OCD.
  • She said the COVID-19 halt to touring coupled with her 2020 divorce prompted her to take her mental health seriously and return to therapy.
  • Pearce linked some patterns to growing up with a perfectionist mother and recalled a formative memory about arranging Barbie shoes in an exact spot.
  • She said removing her breast implants in 2019 precipitated the worst suicidal ideation and depression she has experienced.